Ford Escort and Audi A6 and Renault Clio crash on the A303 in Yeovil - 25 Aug 2001
Accident reference 2001521148987
Accident summary
On Saturday 25 August 2001 at 11:36 a slight collision occurred near A303, Yeovil involving 6 vehicles and 4 casualties (4 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: 50 mph
- Road type: Single carriageway
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2001521148987 |
| Police Reference | 521148987 |
| Date & Time |
Saturday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 6 |
| Casualties | 4 |
| Police Force | Avon & Somerset |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A303 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 50 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 610 |
| Highway Authority | E06000066 |
| LSOA Code | E01029164 |
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 (6)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | FORD ESCORT |
| Vehicle Age | 9 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1297cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 32 |
| Sex | Female |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | AUDI A6 |
| Vehicle Age | 1 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2496cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 34 |
| Sex | Female |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | RENAULT CLIO |
| Vehicle Age | 6 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1390cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 51 |
| Sex | Female |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 4
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | PEUGEOT 306 |
| Vehicle Age | 5 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1360cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 21 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 5
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | NISSAN ALMERA |
| Vehicle Age | 1 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1497cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 44 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 6
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | VOLKSWAGEN GOLF |
| Vehicle Age | 6 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1896cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 26 |
| Sex | Female |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualties (4)
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 51 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 3 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 8 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 3 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Rear seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 4
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 12 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 3 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 25 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 4 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
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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.