Latitude: 54.4551 / 54°27'18"N
Longitude: -2.367 / 2°22'1"W
OS Eastings: 376300
OS Northings: 506700
OS Grid: NY763067
Mapcode National: GBR CJXX.BQ
Mapcode Global: WH93M.M81Z
Accident ID
1997030002810
Date
Tuesday 16 September 1997
Time
17:15
Severity
Slight
Vehicles Involved
5
Casualties
2
Local Authority (Administrative)
Eden
Local Authority (Highways)
Cumbria County Council
Police Force
Cumbria
Road Class
A
Road Number
685
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Daylight
Weather Conditions
Raining + 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 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
1 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 2496cc |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Waiting to go - held up |
Did not impact |
|
2 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded. |
||
3 |
Male, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Waiting to go - held up |
Back |
|
|||
4 |
6 |
Petrol, 1597cc |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Waiting to go - held up |
Back |
|
|
5 |
Petrol, 1498cc |
Male, 16 - 20 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Waiting to go - held up |
Front |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3 |
Driver or rider |
3 |
46 - 55 |
Male |
Slight |
|
5 |
Driver or rider |
5 |
16 - 20 |
Male |
Slight |