Accident 200106L010487
Accident summary
On Thursday 16 August 2001 at 09:30 a slight collision occurred near B 5238, Wigan involving 4 vehicles (ford fiesta, skoda felicia, mercedes 300) and 3 casualties (3 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were oil or diesel. Lighting was described as daylight. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 30 mph
- Road type: Single carriageway
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 200106L010487 |
| Police Reference | 06L010487 |
| Date & Time |
Thursday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 4 |
| Casualties | 3 |
| Police Force | Greater Manchester |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | B 5238 |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 30 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 114 |
| Highway Authority | E08000010 |
| LSOA Code | E01006234 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Oil or diesel |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (4)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | FORD FIESTA |
| Vehicle Age | 18 years |
| Engine Capacity | 957cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead left-hand bend |
Driver Information
| Age | 19 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | SKODA FELICIA |
| Vehicle Age | 4 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1896cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to go - held up |
Driver Information
| Age | 64 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
| Make/Model | MERCEDES 300 |
| Vehicle Age | 9 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2299cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead left-hand bend |
Driver Information
| Age | 39 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 4
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 33 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Casualties (3)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 19 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Rural |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 64 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Pedestrian |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Pedestrian |
| Age | 16 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 3 |
Additional Details
| Pedestrian Location | In carriageway, not crossing |
| Pedestrian Movement | In carriageway, stationary - not crossing |
| 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.