Mercedes Sprinter and Ford Transit and Mitsubishi Outlander crash on the A6 in Bedford - 26 Nov 2019
Accident reference 2019400911560
Accident summary
On Tuesday 26 November 2019 at 08:40 a slight collision occurred near A 6, Bedford involving 6 vehicles and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no 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 | 2019400911560 |
| Police Reference | 400911560 |
| Date & Time |
Tuesday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 6 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Bedfordshire |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A 6 |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 420 |
| Highway Authority | E06000055 |
| LSOA Code | E01017480 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SeriousVehicles (6)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
| Make/Model | MERCEDES SPRINTER |
| Vehicle Age | 3 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2143cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 26 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
| IMD Decile | 2 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
| Make/Model | FORD TRANSIT |
| Vehicle Age | 10 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2400cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to go - held up |
Driver Information
| Age | 30 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
| IMD Decile | 7 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
| Make/Model | MERCEDES SPRINTER |
| Vehicle Age | 4 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2143cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to go - held up |
Driver Information
| Age | 53 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
| IMD Decile | 8 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 4
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER |
| Vehicle Age | 5 years |
| Fuel Type | Electric |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to go - held up |
Driver Information
| Age | 51 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| Home Area Type | Rural |
| IMD Decile | 8 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 5
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | VAUXHALL ASTRA |
| Vehicle Age | 12 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1364cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to go - held up |
Driver Information
| Age | 42 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| Home Area Type | Rural |
| IMD Decile | 10 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 6
Vehicle Information
| Type | Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
| Make/Model | PEUGEOT PARTNER |
| Vehicle Age | 9 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1560cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to go - held up |
Driver Information
| Age | 63 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
| IMD Decile | 4 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
| Age | 26 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Urban |
| IMD Decile | 2 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
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This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.