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Jamie Lopez & Olivia Tobin

Woman knocked down by lorry 'will leave huge hole in people's hearts'

The family of a pensioner who was knocked down and killed said she will leave "a huge hole in many people's hearts".

Barbara Berry died when she was struck by a DAF Lorry while crossing Park Road, in Ormskirk.

Emergency services rushed to her aid but Ms Berry was pronounced dead at the scene.

In a tribute to the 73-year-old, her family said: "Barbara lived in Ormskirk for the last 46 years. She is well known as being a very sociable, loving person and would often have been seen walking to town chatting to people on her way.

"She enjoyed meeting her friends for lunches and coffees in the town centre and regularly attended the local craft club showing off her creative streak.

"She was a loving mum to Mark and Annette, much loved Nanna to Emma, Katie and Toby and mum-in-law to Susie and Dave.

"She will be greatly missed by all who knew her and will leave a huge whole in many people’s hearts.

"The family would like to thank all who have sent messages and flowers."

Police investigating the Ms Berry's death have appealed for witnesses to the incident, on Tuesday October 17.

Sgt Michael Higginson, of Lancashire Constabulary’s Tac Ops, said: “These are tragic circumstances and my thoughts are with Mrs Berry's family and friends at this time.

"I would appeal to anyone who witnessed the collision, and who has not yet spoken to police, to come forward.

"I would also appeal to anyone who may have dash-cam footage which captured the incident to contact the police.”

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting log 0551 of October 17th.

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