Woman killed in Victoria Station bus crash had ‘enthusiasm for life’ | UK News
The family of a woman who died after being hit by a bus at Victoria Coach Station in London has said she will be remembered for her ‘fast Irish wit’ and ‘enthusiasm for life and joy’.
Catherine Finnegan, known as Kathleen, died at the scene on Monday morning despite the efforts of land and air ambulances.
The 56-year-old, from County Galway, had been hit by a Number 13 double-decker bus when it crashed into a shelter at the busy transport hub.
Emergency services were called at 8.59am.
In a statement released through the Met, Ms Finnegan’s family said: ‘Our beloved daughter, sister, partner, most adored auntie and treasured friend Catherine Finnegan, known as Kathleen, lost her life on January 29.
‘She will be remembered as a very unique lady who had the fast Irish wit and who made her family and friends so very proud of her bright, clever personality.
‘She was a whirlwind in any room and lit up this world with her energy, enthusiasm for life and joy.
‘She will be forever in our hearts.’
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