Crash on the A56 - 25 Nov 1983

Accident reference 198306A112383

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 25 November 1983 at 11:00 a slight collision occurred near A56 involving 3 vehicles (van / goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under) and 2 casualties (2 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: Single carriageway
  • Junction: More than 4 arms (not roundabout)

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 198306A112383
Police Reference 06A112383
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 2
Police Force Greater Manchester

Road & Location Details

First Road A56
Second Road A56
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 102

Junction Information

Junction Detail More than 4 arms (not roundabout)
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

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Overtaking static vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 57
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 34
Sex Female

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Manoeuvre Moving off

Driver Information

Sex Unknown

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 57
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 34
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Data Source

This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.