Bolton Manchester: Four killed and another five injured as people 'cut from cars' after horror crash between car and taxi

Four people have been killed and another five injured in a car crash in Bolton during the early hours of Sunday, Greater Manchester Police has said. The crash between a car and a taxi 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.

Emergency services – including fire engines and a technical response unit – were called to the scene. A total of six people were taken to hospital and firefighters remained at the scene for around two hours until 2.50am.

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. 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.

Councillor 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.”