Serious Toyota Corolla and Seddon/Atkinson Model Missing crash on the A697 in Northumberland - 25 Jun 1997
Accident reference 199710A009697
Accident summary
On Wednesday 25 June 1997 at 16:37 a serious collision occurred near A697, Northumberland involving 3 vehicles (toyota corolla, bus or coach (17 or more pass seats), seddon/atkinson model missing) and 2 casualties (1 serious, 1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as raining + high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 60 mph
- Road type: Single carriageway
- Junction: T or staggered junction
- Setting: Rural
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 199710A009697 |
| Police Reference | 10A009697 |
| Date & Time |
Wednesday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 3 |
| Casualties | 2 |
| Police Force | Northumbria |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A697 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 60 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 141 |
| Highway Authority | E06000057 |
Junction Information
| Junction Detail | T or staggered junction |
| Junction Control | Give way or uncontrolled |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Raining + high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (3)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | TOYOTA COROLLA |
| Vehicle Age | 4 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1975cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside |
Driver Information
| Age | 42 |
| Sex | Female |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats) |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 46 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | SEDDON/ATKINSON Model Missing |
| Vehicle Age | 10 years |
| Engine Capacity | 320cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 38 |
| Sex | Male |
Casualties (2)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 42 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
| Age | 46 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
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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.