Volkswagen Polo and Man Model Missing crash on the M66 - 8 Apr 1992

Accident reference 199206X056292

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 8 April 1992 at 13:35 a slight collision occurred near M66, A57 involving 2 vehicles (volkswagen polo, man model missing) 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 daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: Slip road

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199206X056292
Police Reference 06X056292
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Greater Manchester

Road & Location Details

First Road M66
Second Road A57
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 110

Junction Information

Junction Detail Slip road
Junction Control Auto traffic signal

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 1272cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 24
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model MAN Model Missing
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 11967cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Turning left

Driver Information

Age 42
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 42
Sex Male
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.