Latitude: 53.5867 / 53°35'11"N
Longitude: -2.642 / 2°38'31"W
OS Eastings: 357600
OS Northings: 410200
OS Grid: SD576102
Mapcode National: GBR 9VZZ.T0
Mapcode Global: WH97R.D35Q
Accident ID
197906L002063
Date
Thursday 4 October 1979
Time
19:25
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
2
Local Authority (Administrative)
Wigan
Police Force
Greater Manchester
Road Class
B
Road Number
5239
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Darkness - lights lit
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 |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead right-hand bend |
Nearside |
Hit Bridge (side). |
|||
2 |
Male, 56 - 65 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead left-hand bend |
Did not impact |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
2 |
56 - 65 |
Male |
Serious |
|
2 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
2 |
56 - 65 |
Female |
Slight |