Police are investigating shocking new video footage that appears to show a driver reaching speeds of 122mph just moments before a horrific head-on collision in Bolton that claimed four lives.
Shocking Footage Emerges
The video, which is now a key part of the police inquiry, captures a vehicle weaving dangerously in and out of traffic on a busy road. The clip shows the car overtaking other vehicles at extreme speed, at times veering into the lane for oncoming traffic. A speedometer visible in the footage reportedly hits 122mph.
The Fatal Collision
The high-speed journey ended in tragedy on Wigan Road in Bolton on 11 January 2026. The car involved, a Seat Leon, was in a catastrophic head-on crash with a Citroen C4 Picasso taxi. The collision resulted in the deaths of all three teenagers inside the Seat Leon and the 54-year-old taxi driver.
According to reports from the Manchester Evening News, the video is believed to have been recorded by an occupant of the Seat Leon involved in the fatal incident. The footage has provided investigators with critical evidence about the events leading up to the crash.
Ongoing Investigation
The footage is now forming a central part of the ongoing investigation by Greater Manchester Police. Authorities are working to piece together the full sequence of events that led to the devastating loss of life.
This tragic incident has sent shockwaves through the local community in Bolton, highlighting the deadly consequences of extreme speeding and dangerous driving on public roads.
