Ford Transit crash on the A2 in Greenwich - 17 May 1997
Accident reference 199701RG00244
Accident summary
On Saturday 17 May 1997 at 09:30 a slight collision occurred near A 2, Greenwich involving 3 vehicles (ford transit, bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)) and 3 casualties (3 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as daylight.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 40 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Setting: Urban
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 199701RG00244 |
| Police Reference | 01RG00244 |
| Date & Time |
Saturday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 3 |
| Casualties | 3 |
| Police Force | Metropolitan Police |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Urban |
| First Road | A 2 |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 40 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 6 |
| Highway Authority | E09000011 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SeriousVehicles (3)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Manoeuvre | Changing lane to right |
Driver Information
| Age | 53 |
| Sex | Female |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
| Make/Model | FORD TRANSIT |
| Vehicle Age | 1 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2496cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 23 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats) |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 23 |
| Sex | Male |
Casualties (3)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
| Age | 43 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
| Age | 23 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
| Age | 57 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Rear 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.