Accident 1997317W80989
Accident summary
On Wednesday 23 July 1997 at 13:30 a serious collision occurred near A 46, Newark-on-Trent involving 3 vehicles (renault safrane, vauxhall cavalier) and 5 casualties (4 slight, 1 serious) 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: 60 mph
- Road type: Single carriageway
- Setting: Rural
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 1997317W80989 |
| Police Reference | 317W80989 |
| Date & Time |
Wednesday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 3 |
| Casualties | 5 |
| Police Force | Nottinghamshire |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A 46 |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 60 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 345 |
| Highway Authority | E10000024 |
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 (3)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | RENAULT SAFRANE |
| Vehicle Age | 3 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2165cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 45 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 71 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | VAUXHALL CAVALIER |
| Vehicle Age | 5 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1686cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 23 |
| Sex | Male |
Casualties (5)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 36 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 79 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Rear seat passenger |
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 71 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
Casualty 4
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 51 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
Casualty 5
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 23 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 3 |
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.