Volkswagen Transporter crash on the M56 - 9 Dec 1991

Accident reference 199106D235791

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 9 December 1991 at 20:50 a slight collision occurred near M56 involving 1 vehicle (volkswagen transporter) and 2 casualties (2 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fog or mist. Road surface conditions were frost or ice. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199106D235791
Police Reference 06D235791
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 2
Police Force Greater Manchester

Road & Location Details

First Road M56
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 102

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fog or mist
Road Surface Conditions Frost or ice
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1915cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 19
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 19
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 20
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.