Serious Volkswagen Transporter and Vauxhall Midi crash on the A142 in Fenland - 11 Sep 1996

Accident reference 1996350423496

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 11 September 1996 at 20:50 a serious collision occurred near A142, Fenland involving 2 vehicles (volkswagen transporter, vauxhall midi) and 2 casualties (2 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - lights unlit.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1996350423496
Police Reference 350423496
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Cambridgeshire

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A142
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 392
Highway Authority E10000003

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights unlit
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Vehicle Age 12 years
Engine Capacity 1915cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 41
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model VAUXHALL MIDI
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 2189cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 25
Sex Female

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 41
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 25
Sex Female
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.