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'TRUE FRIEND'

Tributes to ‘super kind, amazing soul’ dad, 34, killed in horror crash that also left two kids in hospital

EMOTIONAL tributes have been paid to a "super kind" dad with an "amazing soul" who was killed in a horrific crash.

Jamie Crompton, 34, was driving a Fiat 500 when he collided with a Vauxhall Insignia in Bolton, Greater Manchester, on Tuesday night.

A card and pictures of Jamie Crompton have been attached to railings on the road
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A card and pictures of Jamie Crompton have been attached to railings on the road
Jamie Crompton died after a horror crash in Bolton
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Jamie Crompton died after a horror crash in Bolton

He couldn't be saved and was declared dead at the scene.

Two kids and three adults, all aged between seven and 28, were treated for minor injuries in hospital.

Devastated friends have paid tribute to Jamie's "amazing soul" after his death.

Flowers and tributes were left at the scene, while a card and pictures of Jamie have been attached to railings on the road.

Friend Paul Greenhalgh told the : "I only knew Jamie for a year or so, but he was a lovely lad who went out of his way to help others, including myself and he loved his family to bits.

"He had a real positive impact on people."

Another said Jamie was a "super kind guy who'd do anything for anyone".

Wayne Minshull wrote on Facebook : "RIP, Jamie Crompton. Fly high with the angels. You will be missed brother. Always in my thoughts."

Bernard Shaw said: "Absolutely devastated, such a shame. My condolences go out to his family and friends at this very sad time. RIP, Jamie pal."

Flowers and tributes left at the scene today
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Flowers and tributes left at the scene today
Devastated friends paid tribute to Jamie
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Devastated friends paid tribute to Jamie
Five people were injured in the crash
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Five people were injured in the crash

Andrew Adams wrote: "Sleep with the angels. I only spoke to you last night. Good night, my dear friend."

Kate Taylor said: "RIP, Jamie. What an amazing soul. Gave time for anyone who needed it and was a true friend."

No arrests have been made after the crash, cops said.

Dramatic pictures show the mangled cars and glass strewn across the road.

Horrified locals reported hearing a bang as the two cars collided.

One told : "I heard the bang from my house and just ran down, it was really loud.

"There were two cars involved and loads of cars around them.

"It looked really bad, some people were trying to help the people in the cars.

"There was a car stuck in the wall and another car in the junction."

Cops are now appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

Police Constable Andrew Nicholson, of GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "Sadly a man has lost his life in this collision and our thoughts remain with his loved ones at this difficult time.

"This incident happened at a busy junction and we are hopeful that there are a number of people who may have witnessed this collision and have dash cam footage of the incident or either of the cars leading up to it.

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"If you have any information at all please do not hesitate to contact police."

Anyone with information can call the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741, quoting incident number 3115 of 25/05/21.

Police are now appealing for information
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Police are now appealing for information
Debris could be seen strewn on the ground
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Debris could be seen strewn on the ground
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