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Daughter of taxi driver who was killed in crash that left four dead says she has watched CCTV of collision

The crash killed three Bolton teenagers and a Blackburn taxi driver, leaving five others hospitalized; police urge witnesses to assist in ongoing investigation.

  • On Sunday, January 11, a head-on crash on Wigan Road in Deane involved a red Seat Leon and a Citroen C4 Picasso, killing four people, including Masrob Ali, 54, and three teenagers aged 18–19.
  • GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit appealed for witnesses and footage, urging those with dashcam or CCTV to contact 0161 856 4741, quoting log 111 of January 11, and warned sharing footage may be a criminal offence.
  • Paramedics and firefighters attended, with Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service using cutting equipment to free casualties; five injured passengers were taken to Salford Royal Hospital, including one with potentially life-threatening injuries.
  • The Bolton Council of Mosques identified the four victims and said funeral details will be released soon, while local councillors urged support for bereaved families and police cooperation.
  • Recovery work was underway throughout Sunday on Wigan Road, the scene cordon was lifted by the afternoon, and specially‑trained family liaison officers are supporting bereaved families as inquiries continue.
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lancashiretelegraph.co.uk broke the news in Blackburn, United Kingdom on Monday, January 12, 2026.
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