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Two women killed after crash on Smithills Dean Road, Bolton
The horror crash happened at the junctions of Scout Road, Smithills Dean Road, Colliers Row Road and Coal Pit Road just after 7.40am today ( Monday December 22).
Officers have confirmed that two women, aged 57 and 59 both suffered serious injuries and died at the scene.
They say a 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing two deaths by dangerous driving.
A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: “Officers from our Serious Collision Investigation Unit are appealing for information and witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in Bolton.
“At around 7.42am this morning, Monday December 22 2025, we were called to reports of a collision at the junctions of Scout Road, Smithills Dean Road, Colliers Row Road and Coal Pit Road.
“The driver of a VW Polo was travelling down Scout Road and collided with two pedestrians who were walking down Smithills Dean Road.
“Both pedestrians, two women aged 57 and 59, suffered fatal injuries and sadly died at the scene.
“The driver of the car, a 19-year-old man, has been arrested on suspicion of causing two deaths by dangerous driving.
“Investigations are ongoing into this incident.
“We are asking for anyone with information, or who may have been in the area at the time the incident occurred to please come forward.
“This also includes anyone who witnessed the incident or have dashcam footage of it.”
Eyewitnesses confirmed that the road remained closed throughout Monday morning and into the afternoon.
A spokesperson for the North West Ambulance Service confirmed that paramedics had been called to the scene just before 7.40am that morning to reports of a road traffic collision.
He confirmed that paramedics were no longer on the scene by Monday afternoon.
Police have appealed for any witnesses or anyone who may know anything to get in touch.
Anyone with any information can call the Serious Collision Investigation Unit directly on 0161 856 4741, or use the police’s Live Chat service at gmp.police.uk, quoting log 507 of 22/12/2025.
Members of the public can also call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
