Latitude: 52.7504 / 52°45'1"N
Longitude: -2.7014 / 2°42'5"W
OS Eastings: 352750
OS Northings: 317210
OS Grid: SJ527172
Mapcode National: GBR 7K.ZY02
Mapcode Global: WH8BN.G4T8
Accident ID
1993220809004
Date
Wednesday 8 September 1993
Time
11:50
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
3
Casualties
5
Local Authority (Administrative)
Shrewsbury and Atcham
Police Force
West Mercia
Road Class
A
Road Number
53
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Daylight
Weather Conditions
Fine 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 |
2 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 2500cc |
Male, 21 - 25 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Overtaking moving vehicle - offside |
Front |
|
2 |
3 |
Petrol, 998cc |
Male, 66 - 75 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
|
|
3 |
Male, 66 - 75 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Nearside |
Skidded. Left carriageway Offside. Hit Other permanent object. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
2 |
21 - 25 |
Female |
Slight |
2 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
2 |
0 - 5 |
Male |
Slight |
5 |
Driver or rider |
2 |
66 - 75 |
Male |
Serious |
|
3 |
Driver or rider |
3 |
66 - 75 |
Male |
Serious |
|
4 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
3 |
56 - 65 |
Female |
Serious |