Three teenagers and a taxi driver have been killed in a devastating head-on collision in Bolton, with hundreds of mourners gathering to pay their respects at a recent funeral. The young men, whose lives were cut tragically short, have been formally identified as their community reels from the loss.
Details of the Fatal Collision
The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning, around 12.45am on Wigan Road. A red Seat Leon, carrying the three teenagers, collided with a Citroen C4 Picasso taxi travelling in the opposite direction.
The force of the impact proved fatal for all four individuals involved. The teenagers who lost their lives are Mohammed Jibrael Mukhtar, 18, Farhan Patel, 18, and Mohammed Danyaal, 19. The driver of the taxi was named as 54-year-old Masrob Ali.
A Community in Mourning
The profound grief felt across Bolton has been palpable, with hundreds of people attending the funeral of the young men. The scale of the turnout underscores the deep impact this tragedy has had on the local area and the families left behind.
Images of the three teenagers have now been released, putting faces to the names and highlighting the immense potential lost in the horror Bolton crash. Friends, family, and community members continue to offer support and tributes to the victims.
Ongoing Investigation and Aftermath
While the formal identification process is complete, investigations into the precise circumstances of the crash are expected to continue. Authorities will be working to determine the factors that led to this fatal head-on collision on Wigan Road.
This tragic event serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of road accidents. The community's focus now remains on supporting the bereaved families as they come to terms with an unimaginable loss.
