Latitude: 51.1589 / 51°9'32"N
Longitude: -3.3284 / 3°19'42"W
OS Eastings: 307200
OS Northings: 140800
OS Grid: ST072408
Mapcode National: GBR LQ.7BM1
Mapcode Global: VH6GW.848F
Accident ID
198952GI01824
Date
Thursday 26 October 1989
Time
11:40
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
4
Local Authority (Administrative)
West Somerset
Police Force
Avon and Somerset
Road Class
A
Road Number
39
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Daylight
Weather Conditions
Other
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 |
1 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 11000cc |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead left-hand bend |
Front |
Jackknifed. |
|
2 |
Petrol, 1986cc |
Female, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
2 |
36 - 45 |
Female |
Serious |
|
2 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
2 |
11 - 15 |
Female |
Serious |
3 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
2 |
11 - 15 |
Female |
Slight |
4 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
2 |
11 - 15 |
Male |
Slight |