Serious Bedford Model Missing and Mercedes Model Missing crash on the M5 - 4 Jan 1993

Accident reference 19935293L0117

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 4 January 1993 at 14:30 a serious collision occurred near M5 involving 2 vehicles (bedford model missing, mercedes model missing) and 2 casualties (1 slight, 1 serious) 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: 50 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 19935293L0117
Police Reference 5293L0117
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Avon & Somerset

Road & Location Details

First Road M5
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 50 mph
Local Authority District 607

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model BEDFORD Model Missing
Vehicle Age 15 years
Engine Capacity 5420cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 45
Sex Female

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

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

Driver Information

Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 45
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 47
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

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.