Serious crash on the M1 in Northampton North West - 13 Jul 2011
Accident reference 201134TM23881
Accident summary
On Wednesday 13 July 2011 at 00:59 a serious collision occurred near M1, Northampton North West involving 2 vehicles (goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over, minibus (8-16 passenger seats)) and 9 casualties (8 slight, 1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - lighting unknown. 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 | 201134TM23881 |
| Police Reference | 34TM23881 |
| Date & Time |
Wednesday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 9 |
| Police Force | Northamptonshire |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | M1 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 381 |
| Highway Authority | E10000021 |
| LSOA Code | E01027006 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - lighting unknown |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Sex | Unknown |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Minibus (8-16 passenger seats) |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 39 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualties (9)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Minibus (8-16 passenger seats) occupant |
| Age | 39 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Minibus (8-16 passenger seats) occupant |
| Age | 10 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Minibus (8-16 passenger seats) occupant |
| Age | 12 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 4
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Minibus (8-16 passenger seats) occupant |
| Age | 13 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Rear seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 5
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Minibus (8-16 passenger seats) occupant |
| Age | 35 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Rear seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 6
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Minibus (8-16 passenger seats) occupant |
| Age | 3 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Rear seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 7
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Minibus (8-16 passenger seats) occupant |
| Age | 9 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Rear seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 8
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Minibus (8-16 passenger seats) occupant |
| Age | 8 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Rear seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 9
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Minibus (8-16 passenger seats) occupant |
| Age | 7 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
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.