Three teenagers among four dead after car and taxi collide in Bolton
Two cars collided in Greater Manchester in the early hours of Sunday
Three teenagers are among four people to have died in a car crash in Greater Manchester in the early hours of Sunday morning.
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A red Seat Leon collided with a Citroen C4 Picasso on Wigan Road in Bolton in the early hours of Sunday, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said.
The driver of the Seat and two passengers, as well as the driver of the Citroen, died after the crash.
Three teenagers, aged between 18 and 19, are among the victims of the incident
Five injured passengers have been taken to hospital.
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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.”
GMP is urging any witnesses to come forward with information.
One local who witnessed the aftermath of the deadly incident told 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.
“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.”
Speaking after the crash, Councillor Ayyub Patel 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.”
Councillor Rabiya Jiva added: “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.”
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.”