Latitude: 51.4959 / 51°29'45"N
Longitude: -2.6845 / 2°41'4"W
OS Eastings: 352580
OS Northings: 177660
OS Grid: ST525776
Mapcode National: GBR JL.JZDV
Mapcode Global: VH88D.FN6M
Accident ID
198052CSM1794
Date
Friday 26 September 1980
Time
08:55
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
2
Local Authority (Administrative)
Bristol, City of
Police Force
Avon and Somerset
Road Class
Motorway
Road Number
5
Road Type
Dual carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
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 |
Male, 56 - 65 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded. |
||
2 |
Male, 56 - 65 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Back |
Skidded and overturned. Left carriageway Nearside. Hit Lamp post. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 |
Passenger |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
1 |
21 - 25 |
Male |
Serious |
1 |
Driver or rider |
2 |
56 - 65 |
Male |
Serious |