A three-year-old who was killed after a van struck a tram and mounted the pavement has been described by her parents as the “sweetest, kindest, and most generous little girl”.
Louisa Palmisano, known as Lulu, from Burnley, died after the impact of the collision forced the van off the road in Manchester city centre at about 10:00 GMT on Saturday.
“Her absence has left a devastating void in our family – she was our only child, our whole world,” her parents said. “We were simply enjoying a happy family day out in Manchester when this unimaginable tragedy struck.”
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said a 36-year-old man had been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
Lulu’s parents described their daughter as “full of creativity and joy” and said she “absolutely loved going to nursery”.
They said: “In an instant, our lives were shattered beyond repair.
“The pain of losing her is unbearable, and we miss her more than words can ever express.”
