Latitude: 53.592 / 53°35'31"N
Longitude: -2.0407 / 2°2'26"W
OS Eastings: 397400
OS Northings: 410600
OS Grid: SD974106
Mapcode National: GBR GV5X.Z3
Mapcode Global: WHB8Z.MZF6
Accident ID
199606Q133896
Date
Tuesday 24 December 1996
Time
14:00
Severity
Fatal
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
3
Local Authority (Administrative)
Oldham
Local Authority (Highways)
Oldham Borough Council
Police Force
Greater Manchester
Road Class
A
Road Number
640
Road Type
Dual carriageway
Junction
Roundabout
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
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 |
9 |
Petrol, 998cc |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead right-hand bend |
Nearside |
Skidded. |
|
2 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead left-hand bend |
Front |
Skidded. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
1 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Fatal |
|
2 |
Driver or rider |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
2 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Slight |
3 |
Passenger |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
2 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Slight |