Our Serious Collision Investigation Unit appeal for information after double fatal road traffic collision in Bolton

Officers from our Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are appealing for information and witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in Bolton.

At around 7.42am this morning (Monday 22 December 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.

You can contact the SCIU directly on 0161 856 4741, or on our Live Chat service at gmp.police.uk, quoting log 507 of 22/12/2025.

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.