Serious Audi A5 and Alfa Romeo Mito and Citroen Ds3 crash on the M5 - 1 Sep 2017
Accident reference 2017220215960
Accident summary
On Friday 1 September 2017 at 12:05 a serious collision occurred near M5 involving 6 vehicles and 6 casualties (5 slight, 1 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 | 2017220215960 |
| Police Reference | 220215960 |
| Date & Time |
Friday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 6 |
| Casualties | 6 |
| Police Force | West Mercia |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | M5 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 277 |
| Highway Authority | E10000034 |
| LSOA Code | E01032372 |
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 | Car |
| Make/Model | AUDI A5 |
| Vehicle Age | 4 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1968cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 36 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Other |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | ALFA ROMEO MITO |
| Vehicle Age | 2 years |
| Engine Capacity | 875cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 22 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Other |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Vehicle Age | 2 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2457cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 32 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Other |
Vehicle 4
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | CITROEN DS3 |
| Vehicle Age | 5 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1598cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 19 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Other |
Vehicle 5
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Changing lane to right |
Driver Information
| Age | 64 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Other |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
| IMD Decile | 6 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 6
Vehicle Information
| Type | Minibus (8-16 passenger seats) |
| Make/Model | FORD TRANSIT |
| Vehicle Age | 11 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1998cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 53 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Other |
Casualties (6)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 22 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 21 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Rear seat passenger |
Casualty 4
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 22 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Rear seat passenger |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Minibus (8-16 passenger seats) occupant |
| Age | 53 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 6 |
Additional Details
Casualty 5
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Minibus (8-16 passenger seats) occupant |
| Age | 3 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 6 |
Additional Details
Casualty 6
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Minibus (8-16 passenger seats) occupant |
| Age | 29 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 6 |
Additional Details
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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.