Tragic Head-On Crash Kills Taxi Driver and Three Teenagers in Bolton
In a devastating early-morning smash on Wigan Road, Bolton, four lives were cruelly cut short. Around 12:45am Sunday, a red Seat Leon carrying three teenagers crashed head-on into a Citroën C4 Picasso taxi.
The crash killed 18-year-olds Mohammed Jibrael Mukhtar, Farhan Patel, 19-year-old Muhammad Danyaal Asghar Ali, and taxi driver Masrob Ali, 54, from Blackburn. Loved ones described Masrob as “the gentlest soul”.
Hundreds Mourn Beloved Teens at Bolton Mosque
The community came together in sorrow on Tuesday as hundreds attended the funerals at Zakariyya Jaam’e Masjid, Bolton’s central mosque. Tributes flooded in for the teenagers.
“Mohammed was full of dreams and aspirations with a beautiful smile,” recalled a mourner.
“The loss of Muhammad Danyaal Asghar Ali is deeply painful. He will never be forgotten,” said another on a fundraiser page.
Taxi driver Masrob Ali’s funeral is today in Blackburn. His daughter Humayra, 29, praised police support and shared her heartbreak:
“When they knocked on our door and told us, I was just so confused. Dad was such a safe driver and always told us not to worry about him.”
Police Launch Investigation – Urge Witnesses to Come Forward
Greater Manchester Police revealed five passengers from both cars remain hospitalised, some with serious injuries. Detective Inspector Andrew Page urged the public to be responsible with social media footage:
“We urge the public to think carefully before sharing footage on social media, as this can deeply impact families involved and may be a criminal offence.”
He also thanked emergency crews for their rapid response at the chaotic crash scene.
Anyone who saw the collision, the vehicles beforehand, or has dashcam or CCTV footage is asked to contact police on 0161 856 4741, quoting log number 111 of 11/01/2025. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be reached anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Families Pay Loving Tributes to ‘Kind and Caring’ Dad
Masrob Ali, a father of four and taxi driver for nearly ten years, was remembered as a kind soul who never caused trouble.
“Nobody has a bad word to say about him. He was so kind, the best dad,” said daughter Humayra.
The tragedy has left families and the Bolton community “absolutely broken” as they grieve their shocking loss.
