Accident 199722AD05248

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 28 October 1997 at 17:45 a serious collision occurred near Motorway 5, Bromsgrove involving 5 vehicles and 3 casualties (2 slight, 1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199722AD05248
Police Reference 22AD05248
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 5
Casualties 3
Police Force West Mercia

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road Motorway 5
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 270
Highway Authority E10000034

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (5)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL ASTRA
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1700cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 41
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model ROVER 100 SERIES
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1527cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 36
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD SCORPIO
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 2500cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 49
Sex Male

Vehicle 4

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD MONDEO
Engine Capacity 1988cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 52
Sex Male

Vehicle 5

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 27
Sex Male

Casualties (3)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 36
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 49
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 3

Additional Details

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 52
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 4

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.