Austin Metro and Fiat Punto and Mazda 323 crash on the A38 in Bolsover - 23 Apr 1997

Accident reference 1997307A00266

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 23 April 1997 at 07:44 a slight collision occurred near A38, M1, Bolsover involving 3 vehicles (austin metro, fiat punto, mazda 323) 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: 70 mph
  • Road type: Roundabout
  • Junction: Roundabout
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1997307A00266
Police Reference 307A00266
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 3
Police Force Derbyshire

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A38
Second Road M1
Road Type Roundabout
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 321
Highway Authority E10000007

Junction Information

Junction Detail Roundabout
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

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model AUSTIN METRO
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 1275cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 19
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FIAT PUNTO
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1108cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 29
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model MAZDA 323
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1489cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 31
Sex Unknown

Casualties (3)

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 19
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 29
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 28
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front 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.