Latitude: 53.5118 / 53°30'42"N
Longitude: -2.683 / 2°40'58"W
OS Eastings: 354800
OS Northings: 401900
OS Grid: SD548019
Mapcode National: GBR 9WPT.XT
Mapcode Global: WH86S.RZKN
Accident ID
199606X044596
Date
Tuesday 3 September 1996
Time
19:30
Severity
Slight
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
1
Local Authority (Administrative)
Wigan
Local Authority (Highways)
Wigan Borough Council
Police Force
Greater Manchester
Road Class
Motorway
Road Number
6
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
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 |
2 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1905cc |
Male, 21 - 25 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Nearside |
|
|
2 |
8 |
Petrol, 1392cc |
Male, 16 - 20 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Left carriageway Offside on to centrl res + rebounded. Hit Central crash barrier. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
2 |
16 - 20 |
Male |
Slight |