Woman injured when bus crashed into Manchester cafe dies

Almena Amica was described as "dedicated to her family, friends and faith"

A woman has died after a bus crashed into a cafe in Manchester, injuring 11 other people.

Almena Amica, 77, died in hospital after the bus struck the T4 bubble tea cafe in the Piccadilly Gardens area of the city centre on Monday afternoon.

A 64-year-old man has been questioned on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and was later bailed.

Paying tribute to her, Ms Amica's family said her presence would be "hugely missed".

Ms Amica was among pedestrians who were injured when the bus crashed at about 13:15 BST, with several passengers also hurt.

Her family said: "She loved music, gardening, TV soaps and nature. She was the senior member of our family, the eldest sister and great-great aunt.

"She was well-loved, our matriarch, and her presence will be hugely missed."

They added that Ms Amica, who was known to many as Mena, was "dedicated to her family, friends and faith".

The bus crashed into a bubble tea cafe at Piccadilly Gardens in the city centre

Greater Manchester Police said the other causalities were either treated at the scene or in hospital for minor injuries.

Sgt Louise Warhurst said: "This was a tragic incident witnessed by a lot of people in a busy area of the city centre.

"The investigation is progressing thanks to many calls with information received from the public."

She urged anyone with information to get in touch with the force as investigations continue.

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