Four dead and five others injured after horror crash in Bolton
Police are asking anyone who saw what happened to come forward
Last updated 11th Jan 2026
An investigation is underway after four people died and five others were injured in a crash on Wigan Road in Bolton early this morning (11th January 2026).
Emergency services were called to the scene at around 12.45am following a crash between a red Seat Leon and a Citroen C4 Picasso.
The driver of the Seat and two passengers were all pronounced dead after the crash. The driver of the Citroen also died at the scene.
Greater Manchester Police say three of the victims who died were in their late teens - and a fourth was in their 50s.
Five other passengers from the vehicles were taken to hospital and are currently receiving treatment.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said on Sunday: "At around 12.50am this morning, three fire engines and the technical response unit attended a crash involving a taxi and a car on Wigan Road, Bolton.
"Firefighters arrived quickly to make the area safe and used cutting equipment to help remove people from the vehicles before passing them into the care of North West Ambulance Service. Greater Manchester Police assisted with cordoning the area. Crews were in attendance for roughly two hours."
Local councillor Ayyub Patel said the "community is very saddened by the tragic news", saying the authorities should be left to carry out their investigations.
Appeal for information
A cordon remains in place as officers from Greater Manchester Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit continue to examine the area.
Officers are asking for anyone who witnessed the crash, saw either of the cars beforehand, or has dashcam or CCTV footage from the area to come forward.
Information can be passed directly to the SCIU on 0161 856 4741, quoting log 111 of 11/01/2026.
Alternatively, people can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.