Vauxhall Combo crash on the M56 - 5 Oct 1996

Accident reference 1996076M10419

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 5 October 1996 at 08:00 a slight collision occurred near M56, M53 involving 1 vehicle (vauxhall combo) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Unknown
  • Junction: Slip road
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1996076M10419
Police Reference 076M10419
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 1
Police Force Cheshire

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road M56
Second Road M53
Road Type Unknown
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 120
Highway Authority E10000004

Junction Information

Junction Detail Slip road
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards Other object on road

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model VAUXHALL COMBO
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1686cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 26
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 26
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Data Source

This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.