Mercedes Eqs Class crash on the M6 in Birmingham North East - 25 Jul 2025

Accident reference 2025231624878

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 25 July 2025 at 10:45 a slight collision occurred near M6, M42, Birmingham North East involving 2 vehicles (mercedes eqs class, goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over) and 1 casualty (1 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: 52.480000, -1.717890

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2025231624878
Police Reference 231624878
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Warwickshire
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road M6
Second Road M42
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Highway Authority E10000031
Current Highway Authority E10000031
LSOA Code E01031022

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 (2)

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model MERCEDES EQS CLASS
Fuel Type Electric
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead

Driver Information

Age 65
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Personal business or leisure
IMD Decile 6 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Changing lane to right

Driver Information

Age 45
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Journey as part of work

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 65
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

IMD Decile 6 (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.