Crash on the A56 - 30 Sep 1984

Accident reference 198406M185584

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 30 September 1984 at 23:58 a slight collision occurred near A56, B5397 involving 2 vehicles (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 dry. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: Crossroads

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 198406M185584
Police Reference 06M185584
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Greater Manchester

Road & Location Details

First Road A56
Second Road B5397
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 112

Junction Information

Junction Detail Crossroads
Junction Control Auto traffic signal

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Pedestrian phase at traffic signal junction

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 28
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 30
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 28
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

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.