Ford Sierra and Vauxhall Astra crash on the A56 - 22 Jan 1993

Accident reference 199306M014593

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 22 January 1993 at 14:30 a slight collision occurred near A56 involving 2 vehicles (ford sierra, vauxhall astra) 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 daylight.

Key details

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

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199306M014593
Police Reference 06M014593
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Greater Manchester

Road & Location Details

First Road A56
Second Road Unclassified road
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 Pelican, puffin, toucan or similar non-junction pedestrian light crossing

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD SIERRA
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 1769cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 30
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL ASTRA
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 1297cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 48
Sex Female

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 48
Sex Female
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.