Latitude: 51.2012 / 51°12'4"N
Longitude: -2.5395 / 2°32'22"W
OS Eastings: 362400
OS Northings: 144800
OS Grid: ST624448
Mapcode National: GBR MT.4LD4
Mapcode Global: VH8B0.X2TJ
Accident ID
198152FRS0278
Date
Sunday 1 March 1981
Time
12:55
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
2
Local Authority (Administrative)
Mendip
Police Force
Avon and Somerset
Road Class
A
Road Number
37
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
More than 4 arms (not roundabout)
Second Road Class
B
Second Road Number
3136
Light Conditions
Daylight
Weather Conditions
Fine + high winds
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, 16 - 20 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead left-hand bend |
Front |
|
|||
2 |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead right-hand bend |
Front |
Skidded. Left carriageway Nearside. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
1 |
16 - 20 |
Male |
Serious |
|
2 |
Driver or rider |
2 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Slight |