Latitude: 53.4675 / 53°28'2"N
Longitude: -2.5724 / 2°34'20"W
OS Eastings: 362100
OS Northings: 396900
OS Grid: SJ621969
Mapcode National: GBR BXGB.WQ
Mapcode Global: WH98C.G39L
Accident ID
197906L002134
Date
Sunday 14 October 1979
Time
00:40
Severity
Slight
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
2
Local Authority (Administrative)
Wigan
Police Force
Greater Manchester
Road Class
A
Road Number
580
Road Type
Dual carriageway
Junction
More than 4 arms (not roundabout)
Second Road Class
A
Second Road Number
572
Light Conditions
Darkness - lights lit
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; |
Turning right |
Front |
|
||
2 |
Female, 56 - 65 |
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 |
2 |
56 - 65 |
Female |
Slight |
|
2 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
2 |
46 - 55 |
Male |
Slight |