Six individuals have been taken to hospital with injuries following a serious road traffic collision in Bolton during the early hours of this morning.
Emergency Response on Wigan Road
The incident, described by authorities as a 'serious accident', occurred at approximately 12.45am on Saturday, 11 January 2026. It involved a collision between a car and a taxi on Wigan Road in the Greater Manchester town.
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service dispatched a significant emergency response to the scene. A spokesperson confirmed that three fire engines and a technical response unit were sent to Wigan Road at around 12.50am to assist.
Casualties Cut From Vehicles
Firefighters and other emergency personnel worked at the location to extricate people from the damaged vehicles. Reports from the scene indicate that some of the injured had to be 'cut from cars' by specialist crews using hydraulic equipment.
In total, six people were transported from the crash site to hospital for medical treatment. The full extent of their injuries is not yet known, but the scale of the emergency response suggests the collision was severe.
Ongoing Investigation and Aftermath
The road was expected to remain closed for a considerable period to allow for a full investigation by police and for recovery operations to be completed. Motorists have been advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes.
This early-hours crash has once again highlighted the dangers on the region's roads. Authorities will be conducting a thorough examination of the circumstances that led to this serious incident on Wigan Road.
