Latitude: 53.5132 / 53°30'47"N
Longitude: -2.6016 / 2°36'5"W
OS Eastings: 360200
OS Northings: 402000
OS Grid: SD602020
Mapcode National: GBR BW8T.KC
Mapcode Global: WH97Z.0YDM
Accident ID
197906L000827
Date
Thursday 26 April 1979
Time
16:40
Severity
Slight
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
2
Local Authority (Administrative)
Wigan
Police Force
Greater Manchester
Road Class
A
Road Number
58
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Daylight
Weather Conditions
Raining 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 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
Male, 16 - 20 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Overtaking moving vehicle - offside |
Front |
Skidded. Left carriageway Nearside. Hit Road sign or traffic signal. |
||
2 |
Male, 16 - 20 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Overtaking moving vehicle - offside |
Back |
Left carriageway Nearside. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
2 |
16 - 20 |
Male |
Slight |
|
2 |
Passenger |
2 |
16 - 20 |
Male |
Slight |