Latitude: 53.5055 / 53°30'19"N
Longitude: -2.5171 / 2°31'1"W
OS Eastings: 365800
OS Northings: 401100
OS Grid: SD658011
Mapcode National: GBR BWVX.V3
Mapcode Global: WH986.94MZ
Accident ID
197906L000888
Date
Tuesday 1 May 1979
Time
11:00
Severity
Slight
Vehicles Involved
3
Casualties
1
Local Authority (Administrative)
Wigan
Police Force
Greater Manchester
Road Class
A
Road Number
578
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Daylight
Weather Conditions
Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Dry
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 |
Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats) |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Overtaking static vehicle - offside |
Front |
Hit Parked vehicle. |
||
2 |
Other vehicle |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead right-hand bend |
Did not impact |
|
||
3 |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Parked |
Back |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
3 |
36 - 45 |
Female |
Slight |