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Taxi Driver's 'Gentlest Soul' Lost in Fatal Road Collision
13 Jan
Summary
- A taxi driver and three teenagers died in a head-on collision.
- The taxi driver was described as having the gentlest soul.
- Five passengers sustained injuries and are in hospital.
A catastrophic head-on collision on Wigan Road in Bolton claimed the lives of four individuals in the early hours of Sunday, January 11, 2026. Among the deceased was 54-year-old taxi driver Masrob Ali, whose daughter lovingly described him as having the "gentlest soul" and being a deeply kind and hard-working man.
The other victims, identified as 18-year-old Mohammed Jibrael Mukhtar, 18-year-old Farhan Patel, and 19-year-old Mohammed Danyaal, were in the second vehicle involved. The accident left five passengers injured, with some suffering life-threatening and serious injuries. They remain in hospital care.
Emergency services, including police, fire, and ambulance services, responded swiftly to the scene. Local authorities and community groups are providing support to the bereaved families. Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage to come forward to assist with their ongoing investigation into the tragic event.
