Latitude: 52.4428 / 52°26'34"N
Longitude: -1.7131 / 1°42'47"W
OS Eastings: 419600
OS Northings: 282800
OS Grid: SP196828
Mapcode National: GBR 4HP.ZMN
Mapcode Global: VHBWN.8V7Q
Accident ID
19962096L9407
Date
Thursday 17 October 1996
Time
18:17
Severity
Slight
Vehicles Involved
6
Casualties
5
Local Authority (Administrative)
Solihull
Local Authority (Highways)
Solihull Borough Council
Police Force
West Midlands
Road Class
Motorway
Road Number
42
Road Type
Dual carriageway
Junction
Other junction
Second Road Class
Unclassified
Light Conditions
Daylight
Weather Conditions
Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Dry
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 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
2 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 2874cc |
Male, 21 - 25 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
|
2 |
2 |
Petrol, 2165cc |
Male, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Slowing or stopping |
Back |
|
|
3 |
10 |
Petrol, 1994cc |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Slowing or stopping |
Back |
|
|
4 |
3 |
Petrol, 1796cc |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Slowing or stopping |
Back |
|
|
5 |
1 |
Petrol, 1589cc |
Male, 21 - 25 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Slowing or stopping |
Back |
|
|
6 |
2 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1753cc |
Female, 21 - 25 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Slowing or stopping |
Back |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4 |
Driver or rider |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
1 |
21 - 25 |
Male |
Slight |
3 |
Driver or rider |
2 |
46 - 55 |
Male |
Slight |
|
1 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
3 |
0 - 5 |
Male |
Slight |
2 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
3 |
26 - 35 |
Female |
Slight |
5 |
Driver or rider |
4 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Slight |