Latitude: 53.4893 / 53°29'21"N
Longitude: -2.5229 / 2°31'22"W
OS Eastings: 365400
OS Northings: 399300
OS Grid: SJ654993
Mapcode National: GBR BXT2.LX
Mapcode Global: WH986.6KVD
Accident ID
197906L000300
Date
Monday 12 February 1979
Time
17:45
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
2
Local Authority (Administrative)
Wigan
Police Force
Greater Manchester
Road Class
A
Road Number
572
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions
Snowing no high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Wet or damp
Carriageway Hazards
None
Special Conditions at Site
None
Pedestrian Crossing
No physical crossing facilities within 50 metres
Pedestrian Crossing Control
None within 50 metres
Ref |
Type |
Vehicle Age |
Engine |
Driver |
Where |
Doing What |
First Impact |
Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead left-hand bend |
Front |
|
|||
2 |
Other vehicle |
Male, 16 - 20 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead left-hand bend |
Back |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 |
Driver or rider |
1 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Serious |
|
1 |
Passenger |
Other vehicle occupant |
2 |
21 - 25 |
Male |
Slight |