Latitude: 50.7708 / 50°46'15"N
Longitude: 0.292 / 0°17'31"E
OS Eastings: 561710
OS Northings: 99310
OS Grid: TV617993
Mapcode National: GBR MV8.NMS
Mapcode Global: FRA C7H1.PL4
Accident ID
197947SA90508
Date
Saturday 20 October 1979
Time
12:30
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
3
Casualties
13
Local Authority (Administrative)
Eastbourne
Police Force
Sussex
Road Class
B
Road Number
2136
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
Crossroads
Second Road Class
Unclassified
Second Road Number
66
Light Conditions
Daylight
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 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
Female, 21 - 25 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Nearside |
Left carriageway Nearside. Hit Lamp post. |
||
2 |
Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats) |
Male, 21 - 25 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
|
||
3 |
Pedal cycle |
Male, 11 - 15 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Waiting to go - held up |
Did not impact |
|
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 |
Female |
Slight |
2 |
Passenger |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
1 |
0 - 5 |
Male |
Slight |
3 |
Driver or rider |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
2 |
21 - 25 |
Male |
Slight |
5 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Seated passenger |
2 |
46 - 55 |
Female |
Slight |
6 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Seated passenger |
2 |
26 - 35 |
Female |
Slight |
7 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Seated passenger |
2 |
56 - 65 |
Female |
Serious |
8 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Seated passenger |
2 |
36 - 45 |
Female |
Slight |
9 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Seated passenger |
2 |
21 - 25 |
Male |
Slight |
10 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Seated passenger |
2 |
46 - 55 |
Female |
Slight |
11 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Seated passenger |
2 |
16 - 20 |
Male |
Slight |
12 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Seated passenger |
2 |
21 - 25 |
Male |
Slight |
13 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Seated passenger |
2 |
16 - 20 |
Female |
Slight |
4 |
Driver or rider |
Cyclist |
3 |
11 - 15 |
Male |
Slight |