Accident 199947S003785
Accident summary
On Tuesday 5 October 1999 at 08:40 a serious collision occurred near A 259, Wealden involving 3 vehicles (iveco-ford model missing, renault model missing, mercedes model missing) and 10 casualties (1 serious, 9 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as daylight. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 60 mph
- Road type: Single carriageway
- Junction: T or staggered junction
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 199947S003785 |
| Police Reference | 47S003785 |
| Date & Time |
Tuesday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 3 |
| Casualties | 10 |
| Police Force | Sussex |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A 259 |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 60 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 556 |
| Highway Authority | E10000011 |
| LSOA Code | E01021166 |
Junction Information
| Junction Detail | T or staggered junction |
| 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 |
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SlightVehicles (3)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Goods over 3.5t. and under 7.5t |
| Make/Model | IVECO-FORD Model Missing |
| Vehicle Age | 6 years |
| Engine Capacity | 3908cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Turning right |
Driver Information
| Age | 31 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
| Make/Model | RENAULT Model Missing |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 48 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats) |
| Make/Model | MERCEDES Model Missing |
| Vehicle Age | 12 years |
| Engine Capacity | 3792cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to turn right |
Driver Information
| Age | 38 |
| Sex | Male |
Casualties (10)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Goods vehicle (over 3.5t. and under 7.5t) occupant |
| Age | 19 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Goods vehicle (over 3.5t. and under 7.5t) occupant |
| Age | 31 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Goods vehicle (over 3.5t. and under 7.5t) occupant |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
Casualty 4
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Goods vehicle (7.5 tonnes mgw and over) occupant |
| Age | 48 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
Casualty 5
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
| Age | 38 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 3 |
Additional Details
Casualty 6
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
| Age | 5 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 3 |
Additional Details
| Bus/Coach Passenger | Seated passenger |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Casualty 7
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
| Age | 5 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 3 |
Additional Details
| Bus/Coach Passenger | Seated passenger |
| Home Area Type | Rural |
Casualty 8
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
| Age | 9 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 3 |
Additional Details
| Bus/Coach Passenger | Seated passenger |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Casualty 9
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
| Age | 6 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 3 |
Additional Details
| Bus/Coach Passenger | Seated passenger |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Casualty 10
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
| Age | 11 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 3 |
Additional Details
| Bus/Coach Passenger | Seated passenger |
| Home Area Type | Rural |
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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.