Ford Transit Courier and Renault Megane and MG Zs crash on the A194(M) in Gateshead - 9 Apr 2025

Accident reference 2025101575704

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 9 April 2025 at 07:24 a slight collision occurred near A194(M), Gateshead involving 3 vehicles (renault megane, ford transit courier, mg zs) and 3 casualties (3 slight) 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

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 54.933780, -1.529540

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2025101575704
Police Reference 101575704
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 3
Police Force Northumbria
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A194(M)
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Highway Authority E08000037
Current Highway Authority E08000037
LSOA Code E01008283

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Carriageway Hazards None

Enhanced Collision Data

Injury Based Classification Yes
Adjusted Serious Casualties 0
Adjusted Slight Casualties 1

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model RENAULT MEGANE
Engine Capacity 1598cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 18
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Commuting to/from work
IMD Decile 2 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model FORD TRANSIT COURIER
Engine Capacity 1499cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead

Driver Information

Age 20
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Commuting to/from work
IMD Decile 9 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model MG ZS
Engine Capacity 1498cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 44
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Commuting to/from work
IMD Decile 1 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Casualties (3)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 20
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

IMD Decile 9 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 18
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

IMD Decile 2 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 44
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 3

Additional Details

IMD Decile 1 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

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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.