Latitude: 53.5865 / 53°35'11"N
Longitude: -2.6631 / 2°39'47"W
OS Eastings: 356200
OS Northings: 410200
OS Grid: SD562102
Mapcode National: GBR 9VVZ.71
Mapcode Global: WH97R.234T
Accident ID
197906L002838
Date
Friday 21 December 1979
Time
12:40
Severity
Slight
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
Daylight
Weather Conditions
Fine 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 left-hand bend |
Offside |
Skidded. |
|||
2 |
Male, 66 - 75 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead right-hand bend |
Offside |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
2 |
66 - 75 |
Male |
Slight |
|
2 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
2 |
66 - 75 |
Female |
Slight |