Volvo Model Missing and Scania Model Missing crash on the A685 in Eden - 7 Sep 1995

Accident reference 1995030002897

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 7 September 1995 at 16:05 a slight collision occurred near A685, Eden involving 2 vehicles (volvo model missing, scania model missing) and 2 casualties (2 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: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1995030002897
Police Reference 030002897
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Cumbria

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A685
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 64
Highway Authority E10000006

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)
Make/Model VOLVO Model Missing
Vehicle Age 8 years
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 54
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model SCANIA Model Missing
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 14200cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 30
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)
Age 67
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Bus/Coach Passenger Seated passenger

Casualty 4

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)
Age 67
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Bus/Coach Passenger Seated passenger

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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.