Latitude: 51.2725 / 51°16'21"N
Longitude: -2.9188 / 2°55'7"W
OS Eastings: 336000
OS Northings: 153000
OS Grid: ST360530
Mapcode National: GBR M9.00CG
Mapcode Global: VH7CZ.C89T
Accident ID
19955295L3266
Date
Monday 25 September 1995
Time
04:10
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
4
Casualties
3
Local Authority (Administrative)
Sedgemoor
Local Authority (Highways)
Somerset County Council
Police Force
Avon and Somerset
Road Class
Motorway
Road Number
5
Road Type
Dual carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Daylight
Weather Conditions
Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Dry
Carriageway Hazards
Other object on road
Special Conditions at Site
None
Area Type
Rural
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, 21 - 25 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Left carriageway Offside on to central reservation. Hit Central crash barrier. |
||
2 |
9 |
Petrol, 998cc |
Not known, 21 - 25 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Hit Parked vehicle. |
|
3 |
1 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1998cc |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
|
|
4 |
Male, 46 - 55 |
On lay-by or hard shoulder; |
Parked |
Offside |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Passenger |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
1 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Slight |
3 |
Driver or rider |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
1 |
21 - 25 |
Male |
Slight |
2 |
Driver or rider |
3 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Serious |