Serious Volvo 440 and MG Montego and Ford Sierra crash on the M23 - 30 Jan 1992

Accident reference 199245ER00042

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 30 January 1992 at 07:50 a serious collision occurred near M23 involving 75 vehicles and 18 casualties (17 slight, 1 serious) 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 199245ER00042
Police Reference 45ER00042
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 75
Casualties 18
Police Force Surrey

Road & Location Details

First Road M23
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 516

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (75)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLVO 440
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1721cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 43
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model MG MONTEGO
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 1994cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 26
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD SIERRA
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 1597cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 56
Sex Male

Vehicle 4

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model BEDFORD Model Missing
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 1598cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 51
Sex Male

Vehicle 5

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model MERCEDES 190
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 1997cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 27
Sex Male

Vehicle 6

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLVO 440
Engine Capacity 1596cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 37
Sex Male

Vehicle 7

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD SIERRA
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 41
Sex Male

Vehicle 8

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model BMW 3 SERIES
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 2494cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 27
Sex Male

Vehicle 9

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL CAVALIER
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1796cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 32
Sex Male

Vehicle 10

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD SIERRA
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 32
Sex Male

Vehicle 11

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model NISSAN MICRA
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 988cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 31
Sex Female

Vehicle 12

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 1272cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 25
Sex Male

Vehicle 13

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model RENAULT MASTER
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 2499cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 25
Sex Male

Vehicle 14

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 57
Sex Male

Vehicle 15

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model IVECO-FORD Model Missing
Vehicle Age 4 years
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 29
Sex Male

Vehicle 16

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD SIERRA
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1769cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 39
Sex Female

Vehicle 17

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model RENAULT 5
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 956cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 58
Sex Female

Vehicle 18

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD SIERRA
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1993cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 39
Sex Male

Vehicle 19

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL CAVALIER
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1598cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 43
Sex Male

Vehicle 20

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model RENAULT MASTER
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 2499cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 25
Sex Male

Vehicle 21

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model FORD TRANSIT
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1593cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 44
Sex Male

Vehicle 22

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model HONDA PRELUDE
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 1829cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 31
Sex Male

Vehicle 23

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD GRANADA
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1993cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 57
Sex Male

Vehicle 24

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model CITROEN BX
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1360cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 22
Sex Male

Vehicle 25

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model ROVER MAESTRO
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1994cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 50
Sex Male

Vehicle 26

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL CAVALIER
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1598cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 31
Sex Male

Vehicle 27

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD ORION
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1753cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 26
Sex Female

Vehicle 28

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model RENAULT 19
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1721cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 35
Sex Female

Vehicle 29

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL ASTRA
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 1297cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 27
Sex Male

Vehicle 30

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model MAZDA 323
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1598cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 29
Sex Male

Vehicle 31

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD FIESTA
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 1608cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 30
Sex Male

Vehicle 32

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD SIERRA
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1593cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 37
Sex Male

Vehicle 33

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 1781cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 27
Sex Male

Vehicle 34

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD GRANADA
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 46
Sex Male

Vehicle 35

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model HONDA CIVIC
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1595cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 35
Sex Female

Vehicle 36

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model FORD TRANSIT
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1993cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 25
Sex Male

Vehicle 37

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 42
Sex Male

Vehicle 38

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model BMW 5 SERIES
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 3430cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 46
Sex Male

Vehicle 39

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model PEUGEOT 405
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1580cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 26
Sex Male

Vehicle 40

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model TOYOTA MR2
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 28
Sex Male

Vehicle 41

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model PORSCHE 924
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 2479cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 33
Sex Male

Vehicle 42

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model LEYLAND FREIGHTER
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 6200cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 38
Sex Male

Vehicle 43

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model PEUGEOT 405
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1905cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 33
Sex Male

Vehicle 44

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD ESCORT
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 32
Sex Male

Vehicle 45

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN LT 35
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 2400cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 51
Sex Male

Vehicle 46

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL CAVALIER
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1598cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 34
Sex Male

Vehicle 47

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model ROVER 200 SERIES
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1598cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 53
Sex Male

Vehicle 48

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD SIERRA
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 42
Sex Male

Vehicle 49

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD ORION
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 1597cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 28
Sex Female

Vehicle 50

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model ROVER MINI
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 26
Sex Male

Vehicle 51

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD SIERRA
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1769cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 31
Sex Male

Vehicle 52

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model MERCEDES 500
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 4973cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 45
Sex Female

Vehicle 53

Vehicle Information

Type Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)
Make/Model VOLVO Model Missing
Vehicle Age 2 years
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 29
Sex Male

Vehicle 54

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model ROVER 200 SERIES
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1598cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 26
Sex Male

Vehicle 55

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD SIERRA
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1593cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 32
Sex Male

Vehicle 56

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model RENAULT 21
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1721cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 58
Sex Male

Vehicle 57

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD SIERRA
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 2933cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 53
Sex Male

Vehicle 58

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD ORION
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 1608cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 54
Sex Male

Vehicle 59

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model TOYOTA CELICA
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 42
Sex Male

Vehicle 60

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL CARLTON
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 42
Sex Male

Vehicle 61

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD ORION
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1392cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 33
Sex Male

Vehicle 62

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model RENAULT 5
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 1108cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 33
Sex Female

Vehicle 63

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLVO 240
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 2316cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 45
Sex Male

Vehicle 64

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model AUSTIN MAESTRO
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 50
Sex Male

Vehicle 65

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model FORD TRANSIT
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 1993cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 27
Sex Male

Vehicle 66

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 33
Sex Male

Vehicle 67

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL CAVALIER
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 40
Sex Male

Vehicle 68

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model FORD ESCORT
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1753cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 33
Sex Male

Vehicle 69

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL CAVALIER
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1598cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 29
Sex Male

Vehicle 70

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL CAVALIER
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1796cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 47
Sex Male

Vehicle 71

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model PEUGEOT 405
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1905cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 54
Sex Male

Vehicle 72

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model SCANIA Model Missing
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 34
Sex Male

Vehicle 73

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD GRANADA
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 42
Sex Male

Vehicle 74

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL ASTRA
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1388cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 47
Sex Male

Vehicle 75

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model AUSTIN MAESTRO
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 40
Sex Male

Casualties (18)

Casualty 9

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 26
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Casualty 5

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 56
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 3

Additional Details

Casualty 10

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 32
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 10

Additional Details

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 31
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 11

Additional Details

Casualty 11

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 57
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 14

Additional Details

Casualty 17

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 39
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 16

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 58
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 17

Additional Details

Casualty 12

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 22
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 24

Additional Details

Casualty 13

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 22
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 24

Additional Details

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 30
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 31

Additional Details

Casualty 7

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 33
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 43

Additional Details

Casualty 14

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 51
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 45

Additional Details

Casualty 15

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 26
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 50

Additional Details

Casualty 8

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 45
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 52

Additional Details

Casualty 16

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)
Age 29
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 53

Additional Details

Casualty 4

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 58
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 56

Additional Details

Casualty 6

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 42
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 73

Additional Details

Casualty 18

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 47
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 74

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.