Latitude: 53.5312 / 53°31'52"N
Longitude: -2.5808 / 2°34'50"W
OS Eastings: 361600
OS Northings: 404000
OS Grid: SD616040
Mapcode National: GBR BWFL.2W
Mapcode Global: WH97Z.BH9Q
Accident ID
197906L000890
Date
Wednesday 2 May 1979
Time
07:15
Severity
Slight
Vehicles Involved
5
Casualties
2
Local Authority (Administrative)
Wigan
Police Force
Greater Manchester
Road Class
A
Road Number
577
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Daylight
Weather Conditions
Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Frost or ice
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, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Slowing or stopping |
Front |
Skidded. |
||
2 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
Male, 21 - 25 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded. Left carriageway Nearside. |
||
3 |
Male, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Back |
Skidded. Left carriageway Nearside. Hit Tree. |
|||
4 |
Male, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded. Left carriageway Nearside. |
|||
5 |
Male, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
2 |
21 - 25 |
Male |
Slight |
2 |
Driver or rider |
3 |
46 - 55 |
Male |
Slight |