Talbot Express and Ford Escort and Volvo 240 crash on the A12 in Braintree - 29 Dec 1994
Accident reference 19944200A0647
Accident summary
On Thursday 29 December 1994 at 14:35 a slight collision occurred near A12, Braintree involving 3 vehicles (talbot express, ford escort, volvo 240) and 4 casualties (4 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as raining no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. 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 | 19944200A0647 |
| Police Reference | 4200A0647 |
| Date & Time |
Thursday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 3 |
| Casualties | 4 |
| Police Force | Essex |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A12 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 451 |
| Highway Authority | E10000012 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Raining no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (3)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
| Make/Model | TALBOT EXPRESS |
| Vehicle Age | 6 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1971cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 22 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | FORD ESCORT |
| Vehicle Age | 6 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1392cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to go - held up |
Driver Information
| Age | 35 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | VOLVO 240 |
| Vehicle Age | 11 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2127cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to go - held up |
Driver Information
| Age | 52 |
| Sex | Male |
Casualties (4)
Casualty 4
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
| Age | 19 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 31 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 58 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Rear seat passenger |
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 35 |
| Sex | Male |
| 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.