Citroen Bx and Ford Escort and Rover Metro crash on the M56 - 18 Jan 1992
Accident reference 1992072M10036
Accident summary
On Saturday 18 January 1992 at 19:46 a slight collision occurred near M56 involving 3 vehicles (citroen bx, ford escort, rover metro) 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 darkness - lights lit.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 70 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 1992072M10036 |
| Police Reference | 072M10036 |
| Date & Time |
Saturday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 3 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Cheshire |
Road & Location Details
| First Road | M56 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Local Authority District | 126 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - lights lit |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (3)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | CITROEN BX |
| Vehicle Age | 3 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1760cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 33 |
| Sex | Unknown |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | FORD ESCORT |
| Vehicle Age | 1 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1753cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Changing lane to right |
Driver Information
| Age | 19 |
| Sex | Female |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | ROVER METRO |
| Vehicle Age | 3 years |
| Engine Capacity | 998cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 29 |
| Sex | Female |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 19 |
| 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.