Latitude: 53.4877 / 53°29'15"N
Longitude: -2.6555 / 2°39'19"W
OS Eastings: 356600
OS Northings: 399200
OS Grid: SJ566992
Mapcode National: GBR 9XW3.WG
Mapcode Global: WH984.5LQL
Accident ID
198306L179483
Date
Friday 15 July 1983
Time
09:10
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
1
Casualties
1
Local Authority (Administrative)
Wigan
Police Force
Greater Manchester
Road Class
Motorway
Road Number
6
Road Type
Dual carriageway
Junction
Slip road
Second Road Class
Motorway
Second Road Number
6
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 |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Slowing or stopping |
Front |
Jackknifed. Left carriageway Offside. Hit Road sign or traffic signal. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
1 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Serious |