Optare Metrorider crash in Northumberland - 12 Nov 1997
Accident reference 199710C048597
Accident summary
On Wednesday 12 November 1997 at 16:17 a slight collision occurred near B 1328, Northumberland involving 1 vehicle (optare metrorider) and 1 casualty (1 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: 30 mph
- Road type: Unknown
- Junction: T or staggered junction
- Setting: Urban
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 199710C048597 |
| Police Reference | 10C048597 |
| Date & Time |
Wednesday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 1 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Northumbria |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Urban |
| Second Road | B 1328 |
| Road Type | Unknown |
| Speed Limit | 30 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 142 |
| Highway Authority | E06000057 |
Junction Information
| Junction Detail | T or staggered junction |
| Junction Control | Give way or uncontrolled |
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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SlightVehicles (1)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats) |
| Make/Model | OPTARE METRORIDER |
| Vehicle Age | 1 years |
| Engine Capacity | 5900cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Moving off |
Driver Information
| Age | 56 |
| Sex | Male |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
| Age | 58 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Bus/Coach Passenger | Standing 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.