Ford Escort and Vauxhall Corsa and Toyota Avensis crash on the M5 - 23 Feb 2003
Accident reference 2003520288279
Accident summary
On Sunday 23 February 2003 at 17:45 a slight collision occurred near M5 involving 5 vehicles (ford escort, vauxhall corsa, toyota avensis) and 2 casualties (2 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 50 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2003520288279 |
| Police Reference | 520288279 |
| Date & Time |
Sunday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 5 |
| Casualties | 2 |
| Police Force | Avon & Somerset |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | M5 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 50 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 608 |
| Highway Authority | E06000066 |
| LSOA Code | E01029269 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - no lighting |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Special Conditions | Roadworks |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SeriousVehicles (5)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | FORD ESCORT |
| Vehicle Age | 7 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1597cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 26 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | VAUXHALL CORSA |
| Vehicle Age | 15 years |
| Engine Capacity | 973cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 23 |
| Sex | Female |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | VAUXHALL CORSA |
| Vehicle Age | 12 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1196cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 29 |
| Sex | Female |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 4
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | VAUXHALL CORSA |
| Vehicle Age | 4 years |
| Engine Capacity | 973cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 43 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 5
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | TOYOTA AVENSIS |
| Vehicle Age | 3 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1762cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 56 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualties (2)
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 29 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 3 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 42 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 5 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Rear 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.