Latitude: 54.934 / 54°56'2"N
Longitude: -1.7822 / 1°46'56"W
OS Eastings: 414050
OS Northings: 559950
OS Grid: NZ140599
Mapcode National: GBR HCZD.Y2
Mapcode Global: WHC3V.L7JV
Accident ID
197910F039779
Date
Thursday 23 August 1979
Time
23:30
Severity
Slight
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
3
Local Authority (Administrative)
Gateshead
Police Force
Northumbria
Road Class
B
Road Number
6315
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Darkness - lights lit
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 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
Male, 21 - 25 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead left-hand bend |
Front |
|
||
2 |
Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats) |
Male, 21 - 25 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead right-hand bend |
Front |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
1 |
21 - 25 |
Male |
Slight |
2 |
Passenger |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
1 |
16 - 20 |
Female |
Slight |
3 |
Passenger |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
1 |
16 - 20 |
Male |
Slight |