Firefighters remained at the scene for around two hours
FOUR people have died and five others have been rushed to hospital following a horror car crash in the early hours of the morning.
The crash between a red Seat Leon and a Citroen C4 Picasso happened in Bolton, Manchester today.
The incident is believed to have taken in place on Wigan Road in Deane, Manchester at 12:45am this morning.
The driver of the Seat, and two passengers have tragically died following the collision.
The driver of the Citroen was also sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
Five injured passengers have been taken to hospital, where they are currently being treated.
Emergency services – including fire engines and a technical response unit – were called to the scene.
A tactical aid unit was spotted at the scene along with a recovery vehicle.
Traffic reporting service Inrix described the incident as a “serious accident” and said the road was closed in both directions from Deane Church Lane to Bankfield Street.
One local resident who saw the aftermath of the accident told The Bolton News: “I can’t believe it, I heard the loudest bang and I seen them doing CPR on the person who was in the car accident.”
He added: “I seen the taxi driver’s passenger, a woman get out the taxi and there were two other people who was in the taxi unconscious.”
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that three fire engines and a technical response unit were called to the scene on Wigan Road at around 12.50am.
Cllr Ayyub Patel said people have lost their lives.
He said: “As a councillor for Rumworth, I am deeply saddened to hear about the serious incident on Wigan Road.
“My heartfelt condolences go out to the families and loved ones of the persons who have tragically lost their lives and my thoughts are with everyone affected.
“I want to express my gratitude to the emergency services for their swift and professional response in such difficult circumstances.
“Our community will stand together in support and we will await further updates from the authorities.”
Cllr Rabiya Jiva, council cabinet member for stronger communities, said: “Firstly my thoughts are with those involved and my condolences go out to the families.
“I would urge members of the community to let the police continue with doing there jobs and if they have any further concerns they would like to raise then to please get in touch with their local councillors.”
The Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) has appealed for information and witnesses to come forward.
This includes anyone who saw the vehicle driving before the collision, witnessed the incident itself, or has dashcam/CCTV footage of the incident.
You can contact the SCIU directly on 0161 856 4741, quoting log 111 of 11/01/2025.
Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
