Latitude: 50.9895 / 50°59'22"N
Longitude: -2.4103 / 2°24'36"W
OS Eastings: 371300
OS Northings: 121200
OS Grid: ST713212
Mapcode National: GBR MZ.KWPP
Mapcode Global: FRA 56VH.DV1
Accident ID
197952MCW0741
Date
Friday 17 August 1979
Time
10:40
Severity
Slight
Vehicles Involved
3
Casualties
4
Local Authority (Administrative)
South Somerset
Police Force
Avon and Somerset
Road Class
A
Road Number
357
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Daylight
Weather Conditions
Other
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, 21 - 25 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Overtaking static vehicle - offside |
Front |
|
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2 |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead left-hand bend |
Front |
Skidded. |
|||
3 |
Male, 66 - 75 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Parked |
Did not impact |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
2 |
11 - 15 |
Male |
Slight |
2 |
Driver or rider |
2 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Slight |
|
3 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
2 |
26 - 35 |
Female |
Slight |
4 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
2 |
16 - 20 |
Female |
Slight |