Radcliffe Road, Bolton crash ‘confirmed as fatal incident’

The crash, believed to have involved one vehicle which collided with a tree, was reported on Radcliffe Road at around 10.53pm on the night of Friday, September 4.

Police said at the time that four people were injured, some of them with life-threatening injuries, and confirmed on Sunday afternoon that the incident is now fatal.

A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: “Sadly, this is now confirmed a fatal collision so if anyone has any information, please come forward.

“This includes anyone who witnessed the incident, or has CCTV, dashcam, doorbell or mobile phone footage from the area.”

Radcliffe Road cuts through the Haulgh, Darcy Lever and Little Lever on the eastern side of the borough.

Police said previously that a Toyota Yaris travelling east along the road where it appeared to have lost control and to have collided with a tree at the side of the road.

Anyone with any further information can contact police via 0161 856 4741 or on their Live Chat service at gmp.police.uk, quoting log 3750 of September 4, 2026.

Alternatively, members of the public can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.