The devastated family of a teenager killed in a horrific head-on collision in Greater Manchester have paid an emotional tribute to their beloved son and brother, describing him as someone who "never failed to put a smile on anyone's face".
Tragic Early Morning Collision Claims Four Lives
Mohammad Danyaal Asghar-Ali, aged just 19, lost his life when the red Seat Leon he was travelling in as a passenger collided with a Citroen C4 Picasso taxi on Wigan Road in Bolton during the early hours of Sunday, January 11. The devastating crash claimed the lives of four people in total, leaving families shattered and communities in mourning.
Other Victims Named by Police
Greater Manchester Police have identified the other victims of this tragic incident. The driver and another passenger in the Seat Leon were named as Mohammed Jibrael Mukhtar, 18, and Farhan Patel, 18. The driver of the taxi, Masrob Ali, aged 54, was also killed in the collision. Five other individuals from both vehicles sustained injuries and remain hospitalised, with one woman suffering potentially life-threatening injuries.
A Mother's Heartbreaking Tribute
In a poignant statement released through police, Mr Asghar-Ali's mother expressed her profound grief, saying: "Danyaal was my heart, my soul, my everything. He was the one who taught me how to be a mother, my first born, my baby. I can't express the emptiness he has left inside me. I keep having to remind myself that I will never see his smile, never hear his laugh, never get to hug him ever again."
She continued with heartfelt words about her son's character: "Danyaal was such a good boy; he gave love and respect to everyone. He never failed to put a smile on anyone's face. He was his dad's best friend, and this tragedy has left his dad broken."
Siblings Remember Their 'Best Friend'
Danyaal's sister shared her struggle to come to terms with the loss, stating: "It's incredibly tough to come to terms with the fact that Danyaal isn't here anymore. The memories of our shared moments, the laughter, and his silly jokes feel so vivid, like it was just yesterday. He wasn't just my brother; he was my best friend."
She beautifully described his personality: "Danyaal had this incredible gift for making any room brighter the moment he walked in. His smile alone could change the atmosphere. He was always the best big brother, a constant presence through everything, never leaving my side when I felt alone."
Another sister echoed these sentiments, saying he "left a positive mark wherever he went", adding that "even the dullest room would feel brighter when he walked in". She remembered: "He was always joking and laughing, and somehow his laugh was funnier than the joke itself. His smile was my favourite."
Danyaal's brother paid tribute to his sibling's humour and influence, describing him as "the funniest person" and saying he had been a true inspiration in his life.
Ongoing Investigation and Community Impact
The collision has sent shockwaves through the Bolton community, with emergency services responding to the scene in the early hours of that Sunday morning. The investigation into the exact circumstances of the crash continues, as authorities work to understand what led to this devastating loss of life on Wigan Road.
The injured survivors from both vehicles face a difficult recovery period. In the Citroen taxi, a 29-year-old woman suffered potentially life-threatening injuries, while a 28-year-old woman and a 30-year-old man sustained serious injuries. Another 29-year-old man received minor injuries. An 18-year-old male passenger in the Seat Leon also suffered minor injuries in the collision.
As the families grieve and the community comes to terms with this tragedy, the heartfelt tributes to Mohammad Danyaal Asghar-Ali paint a picture of a young man whose warmth, humour and loving nature touched everyone around him, leaving an irreplaceable void in the lives of those who knew him best.
