In a tragic incident during the early hours of the morning, a devastating road collision claimed the lives of four individuals and left five others injured. The collision, believed to involve a car and a taxi, occurred around 12:45 am in Deane, Bolton, resulting in the destruction of two vehicles on a residential street.
Photographs from the scene depicted the aftermath, showing severe damage to a Citroen C4 Picasso, with the front completely obliterated and the right doors ripped off. The other vehicle involved, a red Seat Leon, had its bumper torn off and the right side severely damaged. The area was swiftly cordoned off as a significant presence of police and emergency services arrived at the scene.
According to Greater Manchester Police, two 18-year-old men and a 19-year-old man lost their lives in the Seat car, while the driver of the Citroen, a man in his 50s, also tragically passed away. Five injured passengers were transported to the hospital for treatment.
A police spokesperson urged individuals with any information, including eyewitnesses or individuals possessing dashcam or CCTV footage of the incident, to come forward to assist with the ongoing investigation.
The authorities promptly initiated an inquiry into the fatal collision, emphasizing the importance of submitting any relevant footage to aid in the investigation. The driver of the Citroen was among those who lost their lives in the harrowing crash, prompting a swift response from emergency services who secured the crash site.