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Manchester Evening News
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Joel Shooter

Tribute paid to woman 'greatly missed by all' who died after being hit by truck

The family of a woman who died following a traffic collision in Disley have paid tribute and thanked emergency services.

Sheila Pixton, 54, was killed on the morning of October 17 after being involved in a collision with a tipper truck outside a petrol station on Buxton Road, where she worked as a cleaner.

Despite the best efforts of emergency services called to the scene, Sheila sadly passed away from her injuries.

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Her family, who are being supported by specialist officers, have paid tribute, saying: "Sheila will be greatly missed by all those who knew her. "

"We would like to give a heartfelt thanks to members of the public and the North West Ambulance Service who assisted in providing care to Sheila. We will always remember this."

The truck driver, a 50 year old man from Disley, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving. Police have confirmed he has since been released under investigation, pending further enquiries.

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