An inquest into the death of a woman who was hit by a bus near Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester city centre has been opened and adjourned. Joyce Bacon, 60, from Droylsden, Tameside, died when a double-decker collided with three pedestrians at a bus stop stand on July 10.
As reported in the Manchester Evening News Mrs Bacon - described by her family as a loving mother, sister and wife - had been to a cinema to watch a film with her husband, Ian, at the time.
Opening an inquest into her death at Manchester Coroners' Court, Area Coroner Zak Golombeck read out the provisional findings of an investigation by Greater Manchester Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit. He said the investigation was ongoing and he awaits a 'full and final report'.
