Latitude: 51.0917 / 51°5'30"N
Longitude: -3.1366 / 3°8'11"W
OS Eastings: 320500
OS Northings: 133100
OS Grid: ST205331
Mapcode National: GBR LZ.CK65
Mapcode Global: FRA 4697.KW1
Accident ID
198352GBO1574
Date
Thursday 13 October 1983
Time
17:10
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
2
Local Authority (Administrative)
Sedgemoor
Police Force
Avon and Somerset
Road Class
Unclassified
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Daylight
Weather Conditions
Raining 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 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
Male, 66 - 75 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead right-hand bend |
Front |
|
||
2 |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead left-hand bend |
Offside |
Skidded. Left carriageway Nearside and rebounded. Hit Other permanent object. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Passenger |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
1 |
66 - 75 |
Female |
Serious |
2 |
Driver or rider |
2 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Serious |