Tragic news from Bolton as four young men have lost their lives in a devastating car crash. The accident happened in the early hours on Wigan Road and involved a red Seat Leon and a Citroën C4 Picasso taxi. The victims, named locally as Mohammed Jibrael Mukhtar, Farhan Patel, Muhammad Danyaal Asghar Ali, and taxi driver Mosrab Ali, have left the community in mourning.
Three of the deceased were teenagers, aged between 18 and 19. Five more individuals remain in hospital, receiving treatment for their injuries. Nearby residents reported hearing a “loud bang,” and one even mentioned hearing a car accelerating before the crash.
Emergency services, including three fire engines and a technical response unit, responded swiftly to the scene. Firefighters used cutting equipment to rescue people trapped in the vehicles before handing them over to the North West Ambulance Service. Greater Manchester Police have cordoned off the area and are urging witnesses to come forward with any information that may aid their investigation.
Councillor Ayyub Patel expressed his condolences, noting that the community is deeply saddened by this tragic incident. Bolton Council of Mosques is stepping in to support the victims’ families during this heartbreaking time. Let’s all keep them in our thoughts.
Greater Manchester Police continue to investigate, and the community is encouraged to allow authorities to carry out their work in peace. If you have any information, please come forward to help bring clarity to this tragedy. Stay safe, everyone.