Latitude: 53.5028 / 53°30'9"N
Longitude: -2.5186 / 2°31'6"W
OS Eastings: 365700
OS Northings: 400800
OS Grid: SD657008
Mapcode National: GBR BWVY.J2
Mapcode Global: WH986.87X1
Accident ID
197906L001095
Date
Friday 25 May 1979
Time
11:00
Severity
Slight
Vehicles Involved
3
Casualties
6
Local Authority (Administrative)
Wigan
Police Force
Greater Manchester
Road Class
A
Road Number
579
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
T or staggered junction
Second Road Class
Unclassified
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 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
Male, 21 - 25 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
|
||
2 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Waiting to turn right |
Back |
|
||
3 |
Female, 16 - 20 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5 |
Driver or rider |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
2 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Slight |
6 |
Passenger |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
2 |
21 - 25 |
Female |
Slight |
1 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
3 |
0 - 5 |
Female |
Slight |
2 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
3 |
26 - 35 |
Female |
Slight |
3 |
Driver or rider |
3 |
16 - 20 |
Female |
Slight |
|
4 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
3 |
21 - 25 |
Female |
Slight |