Latitude: 52.4674 / 52°28'2"N
Longitude: -2.0147 / 2°0'52"W
OS Eastings: 399100
OS Northings: 285500
OS Grid: SO991855
Mapcode National: GBR 56F.0C
Mapcode Global: VH9Z1.178S
Approximate location: 123 Woodbury Rd, Halesowen B62 9AW
Accident ID
19962096J9152
Date
Saturday 27 April 1996
Time
23:34
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
3
Casualties
3
Local Authority (Administrative)
Dudley
Local Authority (Highways)
Dudley Borough Council
Police Force
West Midlands
Road Class
Motorway
Road Number
5
Road Type
Dual carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions
Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Dry
Carriageway Hazards
None
Special Conditions at Site
None
Area Type
Urban
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 |
5 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 10000cc |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Jackknifed. Hit Parked vehicle. Left carriageway Nearside and rebounded. Hit Central crash barrier. |
|
2 |
13 |
Heavy oil (Diesel) |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Parked |
Back |
|
|
3 |
Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats) |
8 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 86cc |
Male, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Parked |
Back |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
1 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Serious |
|
2 |
Driver or rider |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
3 |
46 - 55 |
Male |
Slight |
3 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Standing passenger |
3 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Slight |