Ford Sierra and Renault Extra crash on the A6 in Kettering - 7 May 1997

Accident reference 199734NC00302

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 7 May 1997 at 07:20 a slight collision occurred near A6, B576, Kettering involving 3 vehicles (bus or coach (17 or more pass seats), ford sierra, renault extra) and 2 casualties (2 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: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Crossroads
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199734NC00302
Police Reference 34NC00302
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 2
Police Force Northamptonshire

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A6
Second Road B576
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 383
Highway Authority E10000021

Junction Information

Junction Detail Crossroads
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Zebra

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 Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 28
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD SIERRA
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 1998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 53
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model RENAULT EXTRA
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 30
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 53
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 30
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.