Peugeot 5008 and Ford Transit and Mercedes C Class crash on the M42 in Bromsgrove - 5 May 2015
Accident reference 201522D501706
Accident summary
On Tuesday 5 May 2015 at 17:13 a slight collision occurred near M42, Bromsgrove involving 16 vehicles and 5 casualties (5 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as raining + high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. 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 | 201522D501706 |
| Police Reference | 22D501706 |
| Date & Time |
Tuesday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 16 |
| Casualties | 5 |
| Police Force | West Mercia |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | M42 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 270 |
| Highway Authority | E10000034 |
| LSOA Code | E01032124 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Raining + high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (16)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | PEUGEOT 5008 |
| Vehicle Age | 5 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1560cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 42 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
| Make/Model | FORD TRANSIT |
| Vehicle Age | 9 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2402cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 63 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | MERCEDES C CLASS |
| Vehicle Age | 1 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2143cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 62 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
Vehicle 4
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 33 |
| Sex | Unknown |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
Vehicle 5
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | BMW 3 SERIES |
| Engine Capacity | 2993cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 44 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 6
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | MERCEDES C CLASS |
| Vehicle Age | 8 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2149cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 55 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
Vehicle 7
Vehicle Information
| Type | Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 56 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
Vehicle 8
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | VAUXHALL INSIGNIA |
| Vehicle Age | 3 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1956cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 45 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 9
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 44 |
| Sex | Unknown |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
Vehicle 10
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | VAUXHALL CORSA |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 42 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 11
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | FORD FOCUS |
| Vehicle Age | 3 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1596cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 41 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 12
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | PEUGEOT 3008 |
| Vehicle Age | 3 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1997cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 61 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| Home Area Type | Rural |
Vehicle 13
Vehicle Information
| Type | Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
| Make/Model | VAUXHALL VIVARO |
| Vehicle Age | 10 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1870cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 42 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 14
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 58 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 15
Vehicle Information
| Type | Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
| Make/Model | IVECO DAILY |
| Vehicle Age | 2 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2998cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 48 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 16
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | SKODA ROOMSTER |
| Vehicle Age | 7 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1390cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 42 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualties (5)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 58 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 14 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 5
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
| Age | 39 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 15 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Rear seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 42 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 16 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 33 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 16 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 4
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 34 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 16 |
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.