Overview
- A head-on collision on January 11 on Wigan Road in Bolton between a Citroën C4 Picasso taxi and a Seat Leon killed taxi driver Masrob Ali, 54, and three teenagers, and left others seriously injured.
- Four taxi passengers, including newlyweds Georgina and Tom Daniels, remain in hospital after multiple surgeries and face prolonged rehabilitation and 24-hour care needs.
- Friends Jake Regan and Lucie Wilson launched a GoFundMe for the four taxi passengers, which had raised around £30,000 toward a £40,000 goal by Saturday evening, with funds intended to cover care and costs not met by insurance.
- Greater Manchester Police say the investigation is in its early stages, with reporters noting a family member’s claim of speeds around 90mph and a separate clip showing over 120mph being examined without public conclusions.
- Supporters have paid tribute to Mr Ali as loved ones highlight fears about dangerous driving in the area, and survivors anticipate lengthy inquiries and complex insurance processes that could take many months.