Ford Escort and Vauxhall Combo crash on the B1389 in Braintree - 6 Nov 1996
Accident reference 19964200A0712
Accident summary
On Wednesday 6 November 1996 at 16:50 a slight collision occurred near B1389, Braintree involving 2 vehicles (ford escort, vauxhall combo) and 2 casualties (2 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine + high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - lighting unknown.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 60 mph
- Road type: Unknown
- Setting: Rural
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 19964200A0712 |
| Police Reference | 4200A0712 |
| Date & Time |
Wednesday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 2 |
| Police Force | Essex |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | B1389 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Unknown |
| Speed Limit | 60 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 451 |
| Highway Authority | E10000012 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - lighting unknown |
| Weather Conditions | Fine + high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | FORD ESCORT |
| Vehicle Age | 7 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1392cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead left-hand bend |
Driver Information
| Sex | Female |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
| Make/Model | VAUXHALL COMBO |
| Engine Capacity | 1686cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead left-hand bend |
Driver Information
| Age | 25 |
| Sex | Male |
Casualties (2)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
| Age | 25 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
| Age | 33 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
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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.