Serious BMW 3 Series and Scania Model Missing crash on the A1 in Newcastle upon Tyne - 23 Oct 2008
Accident reference 2008100764408
Accident summary
On Thursday 23 October 2008 at 05:00 a serious collision occurred near A1, Newcastle upon Tyne involving 2 vehicles (bmw 3 series, scania model missing) and 2 casualties (1 slight, 1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 70 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Junction: Slip road
- Setting: Urban
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2008100764408 |
| Police Reference | 100764408 |
| Date & Time |
Thursday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 2 |
| Police Force | Northumbria |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
Junction Information
| Junction Detail | Slip road |
| Junction Control | Give way or uncontrolled |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - lights lit |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | BMW 3 SERIES |
| Vehicle Age | 5 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1995cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 26 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
| Make/Model | SCANIA Model Missing |
| Vehicle Age | 5 years |
| Engine Capacity | 8970cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 46 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualties (2)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 26 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 19 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
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This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.