Latitude: 51.1125 / 51°6'44"N
Longitude: 0.553 / 0°33'10"E
OS Eastings: 578800
OS Northings: 137900
OS Grid: TQ788379
Mapcode National: GBR PT6.2NS
Mapcode Global: VHJN6.J9QH
Accident ID
1979464107319
Date
Wednesday 28 November 1979
Time
17:10
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
2
Local Authority (Administrative)
Tunbridge Wells
Police Force
Kent
Road Class
A
Road Number
229
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
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 |
Male, 66 - 75 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Left carriageway Offside. |
|||
2 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Left carriageway Nearside. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
1 |
66 - 75 |
Male |
Serious |
|
2 |
Driver or rider |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
2 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Slight |