Latitude: 51.4473 / 51°26'50"N
Longitude: -1.4315 / 1°25'53"W
OS Eastings: 439600
OS Northings: 172190
OS Grid: SU396721
Mapcode National: GBR 6ZX.BVC
Mapcode Global: VHC1N.4WKC
Accident ID
198943F043129
Date
Monday 11 December 1989
Time
07:55
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
19
Casualties
7
Local Authority (Administrative)
West Berkshire
Police Force
Thames Valley
Road Class
Motorway
Road Number
4
Road Type
Dual carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions
Fog or mist
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 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 10000cc |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
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2 |
3 |
Petrol, 1580cc |
Male, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
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||
3 |
4 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 62cc |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
|
||
4 |
Male, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
|
||||
5 |
Male, 16 - 20 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
|
||||
6 |
6 |
Petrol, 1296cc |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
|
||
7 |
1 |
Petrol, 1342cc |
Female, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
|
||
8 |
1 |
Petrol, 1905cc |
Female, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
|
||
9 |
3 |
Petrol, 1593cc |
Male, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
|
||
10 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
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11 |
1 |
Petrol, 1360cc |
Male, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
|
||
12 |
Male, 21 - 25 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
|
||||
13 |
3 |
Petrol, 1979cc |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
|
||
14 |
9 |
Petrol, 1297cc |
Male, 21 - 25 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
|
|
15 |
3 |
Petrol, 1593cc |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
|
|
16 |
1 |
Heavy oil (Diesel) |
Male, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
|
|
17 |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
|
|||
18 |
5 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 13798cc |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
|
|
19 |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Passenger |
4 |
46 - 55 |
Male |
Slight |
|
3 |
Driver or rider |
5 |
16 - 20 |
Male |
Slight |
|
4 |
Driver or rider |
6 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Serious |
|
2 |
Driver or rider |
7 |
26 - 35 |
Female |
Slight |
|
5 |
Driver or rider |
8 |
26 - 35 |
Female |
Serious |
|
7 |
Passenger |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
10 |
0 - 5 |
Male |
Slight |
6 |
Driver or rider |
16 |
46 - 55 |
Male |
Serious |