Serious Scania Model Missing and BMW 3 Series and Audi A3 crash on the M40 in Stratford-upon-Avon - 4 Nov 2025
Accident reference 2025231663759
Accident summary
On Tuesday 4 November 2025 at 19:40 a serious collision occurred near M40, Stratford-upon-Avon involving 6 vehicles and 5 casualties (2 slight, 3 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as raining no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting. 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 | 2025231663759 |
| Police Reference | 231663759 |
| Date & Time |
Tuesday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 6 |
| Casualties | 5 |
| Police Force | Warwickshire |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | M40 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Highway Authority | E10000031 |
| Current Highway Authority | E10000031 |
| LSOA Code | E01031199 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - no lighting |
| Weather Conditions | Raining no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
Enhanced Collision Data
| Injury Based Classification | Yes |
| Adjusted Serious Casualties | 1 |
| Adjusted Slight Casualties | 0 |
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SeriousVehicles (6)
Vehicle 4
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | VOLVO XC90 |
| Engine Capacity | 1969cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead |
Driver Information
| Age | 64 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Personal business or leisure |
| IMD Decile | 4 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 5
Vehicle Information
| Type | Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
| Make/Model | MERCEDES SPRINTER |
| Engine Capacity | 2143cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead |
Driver Information
| Age | 61 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Personal business or leisure |
| IMD Decile | 1 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 6
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | SEAT IBIZA |
| Engine Capacity | 999cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead |
Driver Information
| Age | 66 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
| IMD Decile | 3 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | AUDI A3 |
| Engine Capacity | 1395cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead |
Driver Information
| Age | 26 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Personal business or leisure |
| IMD Decile | 2 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | BMW 3 SERIES |
| Engine Capacity | 1995cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead |
Driver Information
| Age | 26 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Personal business or leisure |
| IMD Decile | 4 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
| Make/Model | SCANIA MODEL MISSING |
| Engine Capacity | 12740cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead |
Driver Information
| Age | 52 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
| IMD Decile | 2 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualties (5)
Casualty 4
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 63 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 4 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
| IMD Decile | 4 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 66 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 6 |
Additional Details
| IMD Decile | 3 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 64 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 4 |
Additional Details
| IMD Decile | 4 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualty 5
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
| Age | 61 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 5 |
Additional Details
| IMD Decile | 1 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 26 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| IMD Decile | 4 (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.