Three teenagers and a taxi driver lost their lives in a tragic head-on collision in Bolton. The victims were identified as Mohammed Jibrael Mukhtar, Farhan Patel, Muhammad Danyaal Asghar Ali, and the taxi driver Masrob Ali. The accident occurred on Wigan Road early Sunday morning when the teenagers’ vehicle collided with a Citroën C4 Picasso taxi.
The funeral for the teenagers took place on Tuesday at Zakariyya Jaam’e Masjid mosque in Bolton. Family and friends remembered Mohammed Jibrael Mukhtar as a young man full of dreams and aspirations with a radiant smile. Similarly, the loss of Muhammad Danyaal Asghar Ali was described as deeply painful by mourners, who emphasized that he will always be remembered.
The funeral for Masrob Ali, a father of four, will be held in Blackburn. Known as a gentle soul, the 54-year-old Uber driver had been working for about a decade. His family expressed concerns about his late-night shifts, but he always reassured them of his safety. His eldest child, Humayra, fondly remembered him as a kind and caring father, emphasizing his safe driving habits.
The Greater Manchester Police confirmed that five passengers from both vehicles were hospitalized for injuries. The investigation into the collision is ongoing, with Detective Inspector Andrew Page urging the public to refrain from sharing sensitive footage on social media out of respect for the families involved. Witnesses are encouraged to contact the authorities with any information or footage related to the incident.
