Latitude: 51.4451 / 51°26'42"N
Longitude: -2.1611 / 2°9'39"W
OS Eastings: 388900
OS Northings: 171800
OS Grid: ST889718
Mapcode National: GBR 1RB.6H3
Mapcode Global: VH96B.HYC2
Accident ID
198154CS02681
Date
Friday 20 November 1981
Time
19:45
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
5
Local Authority (Administrative)
North Wiltshire
Police Force
Wiltshire
Road Class
A
Road Number
4
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
Crossroads
Second Road Class
C
Second Road Number
159
Light Conditions
Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions
Fine no 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 |
Female, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Overtaking moving vehicle - offside |
Front |
Skidded. Left carriageway Offside. Hit Telegraph or electricity pole. |
|||
2 |
Male, 21 - 25 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead right-hand bend |
Front |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 |
Driver or rider |
1 |
26 - 35 |
Female |
Slight |
|
3 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
1 |
21 - 25 |
Female |
Serious |
4 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
1 |
21 - 25 |
Female |
Serious |
5 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
1 |
21 - 25 |
Male |
Slight |
1 |
Driver or rider |
2 |
21 - 25 |
Male |
Slight |