Latitude: 53.8052 / 53°48'18"N
Longitude: -2.8345 / 2°50'4"W
OS Eastings: 345140
OS Northings: 434640
OS Grid: SD451346
Mapcode National: GBR 8SNF.4P
Mapcode Global: WH85C.FMG8
Accident ID
199604N005196
Date
Friday 1 March 1996
Time
18:10
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
2
Local Authority (Administrative)
Fylde
Local Authority (Highways)
Lancashire County Council
Police Force
Lancashire
Road Class
Motorway
Road Number
55
Road Type
Dual carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions
Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Dry
Carriageway Hazards
Previous accident
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 |
7 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1699cc |
Female, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Waiting to go - held up |
Front |
Left carriageway Offside on to central reservation. Hit Central crash barrier. |
2 |
8 |
Petrol, 997cc |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Hit Previous accident. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 |
Driver or rider |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
1 |
36 - 45 |
Female |
Slight |
1 |
Driver or rider |
2 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Serious |