Austin Maestro and Austin Morris Mini and Ford Mondeo crash on the M56 in Manchester - 30 Oct 1994

Accident reference 199406X092094

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 30 October 1994 at 15:00 a slight collision occurred near Motorway 56, Manchester involving 4 vehicles and 1 casualty (1 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: 50 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Setting: Urban

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199406X092094
Police Reference 06X092094
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 4
Casualties 1
Police Force Greater Manchester

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road Motorway 56
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 50 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 102
Highway Authority E08000003

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (4)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model AUSTIN MAESTRO
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 1275cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 72
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model AUSTIN MORRIS MINI
Vehicle Age 12 years
Engine Capacity 998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 25
Sex Female

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD MONDEO
Engine Capacity 1753cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 37
Sex Male

Vehicle 4

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model NISSAN Model Missing
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 2000cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 40
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 25
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

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.