Tragic Bolton Crash Claims Four Lives on Wigan Road

Community Devastated After Fatal Bolton Collision

A tragic crash in Bolton has claimed four lives and left a community in mourning. Three teenagers and a man in his 50s died in the crash in Bolton, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning. The devastating incident has raised urgent questions about road safety in the area and left local residents deeply shaken.

Details of the Wigan Road Collision

A red Seat Leon collided with a Citroen C4 Picasso in Wigan Road, Bolton in the early hours 11 January. The drivers of both cars are among those who died, while five passengers were also injured in the crash, which happened at about 00:45 on Sunday on Wigan Road, Bolton. Emergency services responded swiftly to the scene, with three fire engines and the technical response unit attending the incident.

The three teenagers have been named in local funeral notices as Muhammad Danyaal Asghar Ali, Farhan Patel and Mohammed Jibrael Mukhtar, all from Bolton. The taxi driver was named as Masrob Ali, from Blackburn. The impact of the collision was severe, with Chief Inspector McCormick called the incident “devastating”.

Community Response and Road Safety Concerns

Councillor Ayyub Patel, of Bolton Council, told Sky News the “incredibly tragic incident” had left the whole community “devastated”. The crash has also highlighted ongoing concerns about the safety of Wigan Road, with local residents expressing their fears about the frequency of accidents in the area.

Police have yet to formally identify the victims but are continuing to investigate what happened. The force is asking for eyewitnesses or anyone who may have dashcam footage of the moments before and afterwards to come forward.

Significance for Road Safety

This tragic incident serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of road safety. McCormick said the collision was “a tragic reminder of the importance of safety on our roads”. As the investigation continues, the Bolton community must come together to support the affected families whilst addressing the broader concerns about road safety that this devastating crash has brought into sharp focus.