Latitude: 50.9671 / 50°58'1"N
Longitude: -3.2717 / 3°16'17"W
OS Eastings: 310800
OS Northings: 119400
OS Grid: ST108194
Mapcode National: GBR LT.M6ZM
Mapcode Global: FRA 461K.786
Accident ID
198352GTW1902
Date
Monday 5 December 1983
Time
07:25
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
4
Casualties
3
Local Authority (Administrative)
Taunton Deane
Police Force
Avon and Somerset
Road Class
A
Road Number
38
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
T or staggered junction
Second Road Class
Unclassified
Light Conditions
Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions
Other
Road Surface Conditions
Frost or ice
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 |
Female, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Overtaking static vehicle - offside |
Front |
Skidded. |
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2 |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded. |
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3 |
Male, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Slowing or stopping |
Nearside |
Skidded. Hit Kerb. Left carriageway Nearside. |
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4 |
Motorcycle 50cc and under |
Female, 21 - 25 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Did not impact |
Skidded. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
1 |
36 - 45 |
Female |
Serious |
2 |
Passenger |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
1 |
21 - 25 |
Female |
Serious |
3 |
Driver or rider |
Motorcycle 50cc and under rider or passenger |
4 |
21 - 25 |
Female |
Serious |