Scania Model Missing and Renault Model Missing and Volvo Model Missing crash on the M6 in Wigan - 1 Oct 1997
Accident reference 199706X060697
Accident summary
On Wednesday 1 October 1997 at 06:50 a slight collision occurred near M6, Wigan involving 3 vehicles (scania model missing, renault model missing, volvo model missing) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as raining no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 70 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Setting: Rural
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 199706X060697 |
| Police Reference | 06X060697 |
| Date & Time |
Wednesday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 3 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Greater Manchester |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | M6 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 114 |
| Highway Authority | E08000010 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - lights lit |
| Weather Conditions | Raining no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | Road surface defective |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (3)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | SCANIA Model Missing |
| Vehicle Age | 10 years |
| Engine Capacity | 11000cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 28 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | RENAULT Model Missing |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 57 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | VOLVO Model Missing |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 56 |
| Sex | Female |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 28 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
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.