Latitude: 53.4938 / 53°29'37"N
Longitude: -2.5064 / 2°30'23"W
OS Eastings: 366500
OS Northings: 399800
OS Grid: SJ665998
Mapcode National: GBR BXY1.58
Mapcode Global: WH986.GFPX
Accident ID
199606L027296
Date
Tuesday 21 May 1996
Time
14:50
Severity
Slight
Vehicles Involved
3
Casualties
2
Local Authority (Administrative)
Wigan
Local Authority (Highways)
Wigan Borough Council
Police Force
Greater Manchester
Road Class
A
Road Number
572
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
T or staggered junction
Second Road Class
Unclassified
Light Conditions
Daylight
Weather Conditions
Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Wet or damp
Carriageway Hazards
None
Special Conditions at Site
None
Area Type
Urban
Pedestrian Crossing
Pelican, puffin, toucan or similar non-junction pedestrian light crossing
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, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Waiting to turn right |
Back |
|
||
2 |
4 |
Petrol, 1994cc |
Male, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Waiting to go - held up |
Back |
|
|
3 |
Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats) |
8 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1145cc |
Male, 21 - 25 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
2 |
46 - 55 |
Male |
Slight |
|
2 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Standing passenger |
3 |
0 - 5 |
Male |
Slight |