Vauxhall Astra and Ford Escort crash on the M1 in Beeston - 7 Oct 1997

Accident reference 1997317H42158

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 7 October 1997 at 08:16 a slight collision occurred near M1, A610, Beeston involving 2 vehicles (vauxhall astra, ford escort) 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: 70 mph
  • Road type: Roundabout
  • Junction: Roundabout
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1997317H42158
Police Reference 317H42158
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Nottinghamshire

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road M1
Second Road A610
Road Type Roundabout
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 342
Highway Authority E10000024

Junction Information

Junction Detail Roundabout
Junction Control Auto traffic signal

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL ASTRA
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 1388cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Changing lane to right

Driver Information

Age 35
Sex Female

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD ESCORT
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 1597cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Changing lane to left

Driver Information

Age 46
Sex Female

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 46
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

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.