A serious two-vehicle collision has left four people dead and five others injured following a crash on Wigan Road in Bolton during the early hours of Sunday morning, according to Sky News reporting.
Emergency services were called to the scene at around 12:45am after a car and a taxi collided. Greater Manchester Police confirmed that four people died at the scene, while five others were taken to hospital with injuries. The road was closed for several hours while emergency crews responded and collision investigators began their work.
Police have confirmed that a full investigation is ongoing and are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident, or who may have dashcam or CCTV footage from the area at the time, to come forward via Greater Manchester Police.
DM News Commentary
This is an utterly heartbreaking incident, and the loss of four lives in one collision is devastating. Behind every statistic are families, friends, and communities who will now be dealing with unimaginable grief. Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this tragedy, especially those who have lost loved ones and those who remain in hospital.
For the taxi driver involved, this is a stark reminder of the risks professional drivers face simply by doing their job. Taxi and private hire drivers spend long hours on the road, often late at night, ensuring others get home safely — and incidents like this highlight just how vulnerable road users can be through no fault of their own.
As investigations continue, it’s important to allow the authorities the time and space to establish exactly what happened. For now, the focus must remain on supporting the families involved and reflecting on the importance of road safety, awareness, and responsibility from every driver on the road.
Tragedies like this leave a lasting impact far beyond the crash scene itself, and they serve as a painful reminder that a single moment can change countless lives forever.
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