Tributes paid to 'loving grandmother and mother' who died after collision with parked car

Tributes have been paid to a woman who died just days after her birthday following a collision between a minibus and a parked car.

Joan Glue who had just turned 72 from Dukinfield sdiedy days after a serious road traffic collision that occurred on Stamford Road in Mossley, Tameside on Wednesday September 18.

It is believed a Ford Transit minibus collided with the back of a Kia Soul which was stationary.

Describing Joan, her family said: “She was a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed socialising with her friends at Beatrix House, usually playing bingo and watching films on movie afternoons.

“She also liked going out for meals and shopping. She was so proud of her family and loved showing her grandchildren off to everyone she met. She was an avid fan of the soaps Emmerdale and Coronation Street, never missing an episode and was a great friend to many, as well as being a much loved member of the Glue family.”

Greater Manchester Police's (GMP) Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are continuing to investigate and are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.

They are also keen to speak to anyone who may have any footage, including dashcam, mobile phone or doorbell footage, from the area in the moments leading up to the collision.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 4741 quoting log number 1632 of 18/09/2024.

Alternatively call Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.