A 79-year-old woman killed after being hit by a bus in Norwich city centre died of 'severe multiple injuries', an inquest heard.

Eastern Daily Press: Police at the scene of a collision on Rose Lane in NorwichPolice at the scene of a collision on Rose Lane in Norwich (Image: Archant)

Janet Bagley died on Thursday, August 8, shortly after being involved in a collision with a bus on Rose Lane, in Norwich.

At an inquest opening on Thursday, August 15, senior coroner Jacqueline Lake heard her body was identified to PC Shepherd by her son-in-law Michael Nicholls, who was on at the scene on Rose Lane following the collision.

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Ms Lake told the inquest Jane Nicholls confirmed her mother was born on March 29 1940, in Sleaford, Lincolnshire.

She lived at Blind Lane, Coleby, in Lincolnshire, and was a retired clerical worker.

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The inquest heard histopathologist Dr Sophia Neda said her cause of death was severe multiple injuries due to a road traffic collision.

The inquest was adjourned to take place on Wednesday, January 8, at Norfolk Coroners' Court.

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