Latitude: 52.0568 / 52°3'24"N
Longitude: -0.5604 / 0°33'37"W
OS Eastings: 498800
OS Northings: 240800
OS Grid: SP988408
Mapcode National: GBR F1P.34H
Mapcode Global: VHFQL.7KLM
Accident ID
19794000D2597
Date
Thursday 6 December 1979
Time
16:50
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
4
Casualties
2
Local Authority (Administrative)
Mid Bedfordshire
Police Force
Bedfordshire
Road Class
A
Road Number
5140
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Darkness - no lighting
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, 56 - 65 |
; |
Turning right |
Offside |
Left carriageway Offside. |
||
2 |
Male, 56 - 65 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Nearside |
Skidded. |
|||
3 |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded. |
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4 |
Male, 21 - 25 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded. Left carriageway Nearside. Hit Road sign or traffic signal. |
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 |