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Bolton Crash: Four Dead in Taxi Collision
11 Jan
Summary
- Four fatalities and five injuries resulted from the early morning crash.
- The collision involved a taxi and another car on Wigan Road.
- Police confirmed no involvement of a police chase in the incident.
Four individuals lost their lives and five others sustained injuries following a severe collision between a taxi and another car in Bolton. The incident occurred in the early hours of this morning, around 12:45 am, on Wigan Road. Residents described hearing a loud noise and witnessing emergency personnel providing roadside assistance.
The crash involved a Citroen Picasso private hire vehicle and a Seat Leon. Both drivers were among the deceased, along with two passengers from the Seat vehicle. The remaining five injured passengers were transported to a local hospital for treatment. A significant police cordon remained in place as investigators began their inquiry.
Greater Manchester Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit is leading the investigation. Local officials have confirmed that no police pursuit was involved, clarifying rumors circulating on social media. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward to assist with the ongoing investigation into this deeply distressing incident.
