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Tragic Bolton Crash Claims Four Lives, Including Teenager

1/24/2026

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Mohammad Danyaal Asghar-Ali, 19, died in a head-on crash in Bolton, Greater Manchester, on January 11 when a Seat Leon collided with a taxi.
The crash killed four people, including taxi driver Masrob Ali, 54.
Five other passengers were injured, with one woman in critical condition and the others seriously injured.
Danyaal's family described him as joyful and humorous, with his mother saying he was her heart and soul.

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Mohammad Danyaal Asghar-Ali, 19, died in a head-on crash in Bolton, Greater Manchester, on January 11 when a Seat Leon collided with a taxi.
The crash killed four people, including taxi driver Masrob Ali, 54.
Five other passengers were injured, with one woman in critical condition and the others seriously injured.
Danyaal's family described him as joyful and humorous, with his mother saying he was her heart and soul.