The family of a woman with a “fabulous smile” who sadly died when a bus crashed into a shelter in Piccadilly Gardens on Sunday evening has paid an emotional tribute to her.
60-year-old Joyce Bacon from Droylsden was returning home with her husband on Sunday after they had been to watch the new Top Gun: Maverick film when the horrific collision occurred at around 9:25pm in the Piccadilly area of the city, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has since confirmed.
Initial enquiries established that a double decker bus had collided with three pedestrians – but despite the best efforts of emergency services, Joyce sadly died at the scene.
Joyce’s husband Ian has now paid tribute to his wife.
He said: “Joyce was a loving mother, sister and wife. She was always busy and she loved to take care of people. She was very generous by nature just like her mother. She won over people instantly with her fabulous smile.
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“We will all miss her so much, especially me.”
Ian particularly made sure to thank the emergency services in his tribute, who he said “fought to save Joyce” and supported everyone who was involved in “this terrible incident”.
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He added: “Those who had the pleasure of meeting Joyce are devastated by our loss, and we therefore ask for privacy at this time to allow us to grieve.”
The investigation into the collision is ongoing and officers from GMPs Serious Collision Investigation Unit continue to appeal for any information.
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An investigation is now underway, GMP has confirmed.
The scene of the collision the following morning in Piccadilly Gardens, where Joyce Bacon was tragically killed / Credit: The Manc Group
Investigators say they are particularly interested in hearing from anyone with dash or helmet cam footage of the collision, or from Piccadilly in the minutes beforehand.
Anyone with information should contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741, or information can also be shared anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers
Police appeal launched as woman dies after being hit by lorry in Bury
Daisy Jackson
A woman has tragically died after being hit by a lorry in Bury yesterday afternoon.
At around 3.45pm on Tuesday 6 October, emergency services were called to a road traffic collision in Radcliffe.
The collision was between a pedestrian and a lorry on Church Street West.
Tragically, the pedestrian – a woman in her 50s – passed away at the scene despite the efforts of emergency services.
A large cordon was in place yesterday and road has remained closed this morning.
Officers from GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit are now appealing for information.
They said: “At around 3.45pm yesterday (Tuesday 6 October 2026) we were called to reports of a road traffic collision between a pedestrian and a lorry on Church Street West, Radcliffe.
“Emergency services attended but sadly the pedestrian, a woman in her 50s, passed away at the scene.
“No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.
“Anyone with information including CCTV, Ring doorbell or dashcam footage is asked to contact police on 101 quoting log 2299 of 06.10.26. Reports can also be made via our website of the LiveChat function at www.gmp.police.uk.
“Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
New measures announced to tackle ‘rogue’ landlords across Greater Manchester
Emily Sergeant
A cohort of trained enforcement officers are set to hit the streets in all 10 boroughs to help improve the lives of the region’s renters.
Forming part of Greater Manchester‘s commitment to the highest-quality housing standards alongside the Good Landlord Charter, the newly trained enforcement officers will be tasked with protecting tenants, joining Council teams in checking rental properties, bringing enforcement action against bad landlords, and cracking down on illegal practices.
The introduction of the new enforcement officers comes after what has been ‘years of sustained pressure’ on local budgets.
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) says it is working with the 10 councils across the region to strengthen local teams, rebuild in-house skills and expertise, and ensure that powers can be applied with consistency in all boroughs.
As mentioned, this all forms part of the Good Landlord Charter – which is GMCA’s ‘bold approach’ to drive up standards for renters across the region.
Landlords of more than half of rented properties in Greater Manchester have now signed up as supporters of the Charter, and as supporters, they have committed to going above and beyond legal minimums to improve the renting experience for hundreds of thousands of people.
“A safe place to call home is the cornerstone of a happy, healthy life,” explained Mayor Bev Craig. “But for years, people have felt trapped in poor-quality housing, and cash-strapped councils were unable to step in to help. I’m putting an end to that.
“We know there are plenty of good landlords in Greater Manchester, and many of them have already signed up to our Good Landlord Charter, but too many are just not good enough.
“That’s why we’re deploying a new generation of expert housing officers onto the streets of our towns and cities.”
Mayor Bev Craig declared that she ‘won’t stand by and let rogue landlords take advantage of people’.
She continued: “By empowering renters, working with responsible landlords, and using our powers to crack down on the bad ones, I will make sure everyone in Greater Manchester has the foundation for a good life.”
Emily Sergeant -
14th July 2022 
