text: The incident happened in Gerard Street, Ashton-in-Makerfield in Wigan at about 14:45 BST on Saturday.
  The woman, who has not been named but was in her 70s, was critically injured and died at the scene.
  Gerard Street was closed for a time while investigations were carried out. Police have appealed for any witnesses to contact them.
target: A woman has died after being hit by a lorry in Greater Manchester, police have said.