Fiat Uno and Vauxhall Astra crash on the A340 in Basingstoke - 5 Apr 1997
Accident reference 1997440BB0384
Accident summary
On Saturday 5 April 1997 at 16:00 a slight collision occurred near A340, Basingstoke involving 2 vehicles (fiat uno, vauxhall astra) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine + high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as daylight.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 30 mph
- Road type: Single carriageway
- Setting: Urban
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 1997440BB0384 |
| Police Reference | 440BB0384 |
| Date & Time |
Saturday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Hampshire |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Urban |
| First Road | A340 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 30 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 490 |
| Highway Authority | E10000014 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Fine + high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | FIAT UNO |
| Vehicle Age | 11 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1116cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 18 |
| Sex | Female |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | VAUXHALL ASTRA |
| Vehicle Age | 4 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1389cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 63 |
| Sex | Male |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 18 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
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.