Ford Galaxy and BMW 5 Series and Ford Escort crash on the M6 in Carlisle - 22 Jul 2000

Accident reference 2000030002133

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 22 July 2000 at 11:00 a slight collision occurred near M6, Carlisle involving 3 vehicles (ford galaxy, bmw 5 series, 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: Dual carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 54.804851, -2.872265

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2000030002133
Police Reference 030002133
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 1
Police Force Cumbria

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road M6
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 62
Highway Authority E10000006
LSOA Code E01019315

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 Unknown
Make/Model FORD GALAXY
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 2792cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 38
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model BMW 5 SERIES
Engine Capacity 2926cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 53
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD ESCORT
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 1753cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 41
Sex Female

Casualties (1)

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 53
Sex Male
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.