Fatal Scania Model Missing and Ford Model Missing and Iveco-Ford Model Missing crash on the M56 - 7 Mar 1994
Accident reference 1994074M10087
Accident summary
On Monday 7 March 1994 at 14:54 a fatal collision occurred near M56 involving 6 vehicles and 4 casualties (1 fatal, 3 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: Single carriageway
- Setting: Rural
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 1994074M10087 |
| Police Reference | 074M10087 |
| Date & Time |
Monday
|
| Severity | Fatal |
| Vehicles Involved | 6 |
| Casualties | 4 |
| Police Force | Cheshire |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | M56 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 127 |
| Highway Authority | E10000004 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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FatalVehicles (6)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | SCANIA Model Missing |
| Vehicle Age | 8 years |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 27 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
| Make/Model | FORD Model Missing |
| Vehicle Age | 9 years |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 29 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | IVECO-FORD Model Missing |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to go - held up |
Driver Information
| Age | 39 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 4
Vehicle Information
| Type | Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
| Make/Model | FORD Model Missing |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to go - held up |
Driver Information
| Age | 42 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 5
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | LEYLAND Model Missing |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to go - held up |
Driver Information
| Age | 51 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 6
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | FORD GRANADA |
| Vehicle Age | 4 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1998cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to go - held up |
Driver Information
| Age | 47 |
| Sex | Female |
Casualties (4)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Fatal |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 27 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
| Age | 29 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 39 |
| 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 | 42 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 4 |
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.