A "loving daughter" who was struck by a car died after suffering a traumatic brain injury, an inquest hearing has been told.

Amy McNicholas, 30, from Bury, a healthcare support worker, died on Monday October 7 at Salford Royal Hospital after being struck by a car five days earlier on Wednesday, October 2.

At the opening of her inquest at Rochdale Coroners' Court this morning, Wednesday, police coroners' officer Emma Campbell said that on October 2, Miss McNicholas was out for the evening and was returning to her partner’s home, when she was struck by a car at around 9.30pm when crossing Manchester Road.

She suffered multiple fractures, a traumatic head injury and died from her injuries five days later.

Miss McNicholas' medical cause of death has been recorded as a traumatic brain injury.

A police investigation into the incident is ongoing.

The driver of the car, a woman in her 50s, stopped and was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by driving without due care and attention and has been released on bail.

Area coroner Catherine McKenna set a review date for January 9.

In a tribute, McNicholas' family said: “We are heartbroken at the loss of our loving daughter Amy who tragically passed away so unexpectedly.

"She was the kindest soul and a pleasure to always be around, our family will have a part missing now she is gone.

"She was caring to everyone she knew and always had a smile on her face. Amy will be forever loved and missed by all that knew her.”

PC Liam Farrelly, from Greater Manchester Police's (GMP) serious collision investigation unit, said: “Firstly, our thoughts are with the loved ones of the woman that has tragically lost her life.

"Specialist officers have been deployed to help her family through this very difficult time.

“We are continuing to investigate, and I would ask for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward if you haven’t done so already.

“We are 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 3,263 of October 2.

Alternatively, details can be shared on GMP's LiveChat function on the force's website, gmp.police.uk or via the independent charity, Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.