Crash on the A56 - 1 Apr 1979
Accident reference 1979040HE0359
Accident summary
On Sunday 1 April 1979 at 16:50 a slight collision occurred near A56 involving 2 vehicles (bus or coach (17 or more pass seats), van / goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 30 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Junction: Crossroads
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 1979040HE0359 |
| Police Reference | 040HE0359 |
| Date & Time |
Sunday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Lancashire |
Road & Location Details
| First Road | A56 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 30 mph |
| Local Authority District | 82 |
Junction Information
| Junction Detail | Crossroads |
| Junction Control | Give way or uncontrolled |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats) |
| Manoeuvre | Turning right |
Driver Information
| Age | 28 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 63 |
| Sex | Male |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
| Age | 59 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
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Data Source
This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.