Rover 600 Series crash on the A56 in Bury - 10 Apr 1996

Accident reference 199606N004496

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 10 April 1996 at 07:45 a slight collision occurred near A 56, Bury involving 2 vehicles (rover 600 series) 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: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Setting: Urban

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199606N004496
Police Reference 06N004496
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Greater Manchester

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A 56
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 101
Highway Authority E08000002

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Pedestrian phase at traffic signal junction

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 Unknown
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 24
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model ROVER 600 SERIES
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1997cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 51
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Other vehicle occupant
Age 24
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 26
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat 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.