Seddon/Atkinson Model Missing and Ford Transit crash on the A40 - 31 Aug 1993

Accident reference 1993530BI1558

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 31 August 1993 at 15:50 a slight collision occurred near A40 involving 4 vehicles (seddon/atkinson model missing, ford transit) and 4 casualties (4 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1993530BI1558
Police Reference 530BI1558
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 4
Casualties 4
Police Force Gloucestershire

Road & Location Details

First Road A40
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 623

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (4)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 38
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Age 38
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model SEDDON/ATKINSON Model Missing
Vehicle Age 10 years
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Age 22
Sex Male

Vehicle 4

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model FORD TRANSIT
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 2496cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Age 18
Sex Male

Casualties (4)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 38
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 38
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 22
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 3

Additional Details

Casualty 4

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 18
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 4

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.