Ford Escort and Rover Metro and Honda Accord crash on the M5 - 15 Dec 2000
Accident reference 2000530AI4030
Slight Accident
Accident summary
On Friday 15 December 2000 at 10:56 a slight collision occurred near M5 involving 16 vehicles and 5 casualties (5 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: 70 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Setting: Rural
Location
Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 51.894520, -2.151685
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2000530AI4030 |
| Police Reference | 530AI4030 |
| Date & Time |
Friday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 16 |
| Casualties | 5 |
| Police Force | Gloucestershire |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | M5 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 625 |
| Highway Authority | E10000013 |
| LSOA Code | E01022420 |
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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Vehicles (16)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 46 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | FORD ESCORT |
| Vehicle Age | 3 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1597cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to go - held up |
Driver Information
| Age | 74 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | ROVER METRO |
| Vehicle Age | 10 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1118cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to go - held up |
Driver Information
| Age | 33 |
| Sex | Female |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Vehicle 4
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | HONDA ACCORD |
| Vehicle Age | 2 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1850cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 35 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 5
Vehicle Information
| Type | Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
| Make/Model | LEYLAND DAF FTG 95XF |
| Vehicle Age | 2 years |
| Engine Capacity | 12600cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 39 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 6
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | VAUXHALL ASTRA |
| Engine Capacity | 1598cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 28 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 7
Vehicle Information
| Type | Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
| Engine Capacity | 12600cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 45 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 8
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | JAGUAR XK SERIES |
| Engine Capacity | 3996cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 30 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Vehicle 9
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 24 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Vehicle 10
Vehicle Information
| Type | Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
| Make/Model | LEYLAND DAF FA 55 |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 50 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 11
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | FORD KA |
| Engine Capacity | 1299cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 21 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Rural |
Vehicle 12
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 41 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 13
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | VOLVO 440 |
| Vehicle Age | 8 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1596cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to go - held up |
Driver Information
| Age | 51 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Rural |
Vehicle 14
Vehicle Information
| Type | Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
| Make/Model | LEYLAND DAF FA 60 |
| Vehicle Age | 5 years |
| Engine Capacity | 6200cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to go - held up |
Driver Information
| Age | 56 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 15
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | ROVER 400 SERIES |
| Vehicle Age | 3 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1589cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to go - held up |
Driver Information
| Age | 40 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Vehicle 16
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | LAND ROVER 90 |
| Vehicle Age | 2 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1795cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 40 |
| Sex | Unknown |
Casualties (5)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 33 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 3 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 13 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 3 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Rear seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 10 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 3 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Rear seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Casualty 4
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 40 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 15 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Casualty 5
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 55 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 16 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
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This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.