Latitude: 53.4665 / 53°27'59"N
Longitude: -2.5799 / 2°34'47"W
OS Eastings: 361600
OS Northings: 396800
OS Grid: SJ616968
Mapcode National: GBR BXFC.82
Mapcode Global: WH98C.B4Q9
Accident ID
198106L001423
Date
Monday 29 June 1981
Time
14:45
Severity
Fatal
Vehicles Involved
7
Casualties
1
Local Authority (Administrative)
Wigan
Police Force
Greater Manchester
Road Class
A
Road Number
580
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 |
Back |
|
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2 |
Male, 56 - 65 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Slowing or stopping |
Back |
Left carriageway Nearside. |
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3 |
Male, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Slowing or stopping |
Back |
|
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4 |
Male, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Slowing or stopping |
Back |
Left carriageway Offside on to central reservation. |
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5 |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Slowing or stopping |
Front |
|
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6 |
Male, 56 - 65 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Slowing or stopping |
Front |
|
|||
7 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
Male, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
4 |
46 - 55 |
Male |
Fatal |