Serious Ford Escort and Ford Sierra and Vauxhall Astra crash on the A127 - 6 Jan 1993
Accident reference 19934200F0008
Accident summary
On Wednesday 6 January 1993 at 21:15 a serious collision occurred near A127 involving 15 vehicles and 3 casualties (2 slight, 1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as raining 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 | 19934200F0008 |
| Police Reference | 4200F0008 |
| Date & Time |
Wednesday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 15 |
| Casualties | 3 |
| Police Force | Essex |
Road & Location Details
| First Road | A127 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Local Authority District | 452 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - lights lit |
| Weather Conditions | Raining no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (15)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | FORD ESCORT |
| Vehicle Age | 12 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1597cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Parked |
Driver Information
| Age | 35 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 45 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | FORD SIERRA |
| Vehicle Age | 4 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1769cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 53 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 4
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | VAUXHALL ASTRA |
| Vehicle Age | 3 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1598cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 27 |
| Sex | Female |
Vehicle 5
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | FORD ORION |
| Vehicle Age | 9 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1296cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 19 |
| Sex | Female |
Vehicle 6
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 | 63 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 7
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | MG MONTEGO |
| Engine Capacity | 1994cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 35 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 8
Vehicle Information
| Type | Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
| Make/Model | LEYLAND DAF 400 |
| Vehicle Age | 2 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2500cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 58 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 9
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | VOLVO Model Missing |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 22 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 10
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | TALBOT HORIZON |
| Vehicle Age | 9 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1118cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 59 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 11
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | BMW 3 SERIES |
| Vehicle Age | 8 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2316cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 31 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 12
Vehicle Information
| Type | Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
| Make/Model | MERCEDES Model Missing |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 23 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 13
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | AUSTIN AMBASSADOR |
| Vehicle Age | 11 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1700cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 35 |
| Sex | Female |
Vehicle 14
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | FIAT TIPO |
| Vehicle Age | 5 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1580cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 37 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 15
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | RENAULT 11 |
| Vehicle Age | 6 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1721cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 27 |
| Sex | Male |
Casualties (3)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 27 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 4 |
Additional Details
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 19 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 5 |
Additional Details
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 35 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 13 |
Additional Details
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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.