Audi A3 and Nissan Leaf and Audi Tts crash on the M5 in Bristol - 21 Jan 2025
Accident reference 2025522500581
Accident summary
On Tuesday 21 January 2025 at 08:42 a slight collision occurred near M5, Bristol involving 3 vehicles (audi tts, audi a3, nissan leaf) 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: Slip road
- Setting: Urban
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2025522500581 |
| Police Reference | 522500581 |
| Date & Time |
Tuesday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 3 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Avon & Somerset |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Urban |
| First Road | M5 |
| Road Type | Slip road |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Highway Authority | E06000023 |
| Current Highway Authority | E06000023 |
| LSOA Code | E01014499 |
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 |
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SeriousVehicles (3)
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | AUDI TTS |
| Engine Capacity | 1798cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead |
Driver Information
| Age | 55 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| IMD Decile | 8 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | AUDI A3 |
| Engine Capacity | 1498cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Changing lane to right |
Driver Information
| Age | 65 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| IMD Decile | 4 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | NISSAN LEAF |
| Fuel Type | Electric |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead |
Driver Information
| Age | 46 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| IMD Decile | 6 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 65 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
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.