Serious Leyland Daf Ftg 95 and Ford Transit crash on the M6 - 12 Dec 2001
Accident reference 2001070107215
Accident summary
On Wednesday 12 December 2001 at 12:48 a serious collision occurred near M6 involving 4 vehicles (leyland daf ftg 95, goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over, ford transit) and 3 casualties (1 slight, 2 serious) 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
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2001070107215 |
| Police Reference | 070107215 |
| Date & Time |
Wednesday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 4 |
| Casualties | 3 |
| Police Force | Cheshire |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
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 | 122 |
| Highway Authority | E10000004 |
| LSOA Code | E01018418 |
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 (4)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
| Make/Model | LEYLAND DAF FTG 95 |
| Vehicle Age | 5 years |
| Engine Capacity | 19600cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to go - held up |
Driver Information
| Age | 33 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to go - held up |
Driver Information
| Age | 34 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
| Make/Model | FORD TRANSIT |
| Vehicle Age | 9 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2496cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 46 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Vehicle 4
Vehicle Information
| Type | Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 36 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Casualties (3)
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Goods vehicle (7.5 tonnes mgw and over) occupant |
| Age | 33 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
| Age | 46 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 3 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Goods vehicle (7.5 tonnes mgw and over) occupant |
| Age | 36 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 4 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
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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.