Latitude: 53.304 / 53°18'14"N
Longitude: -2.9753 / 2°58'31"W
OS Eastings: 335100
OS Northings: 379000
OS Grid: SJ351790
Mapcode National: GBR 7ZN7.NB
Mapcode Global: WH87T.86FY
Accident ID
1997050052492
Date
Thursday 6 March 1997
Time
07:30
Severity
Slight
Vehicles Involved
4
Casualties
4
Local Authority (Administrative)
Wirral
Local Authority (Highways)
Wirral Borough Council
Police Force
Merseyside
Road Class
Motorway
Road Number
53
Road Type
Dual carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Daylight
Weather Conditions
Other
Road Surface Conditions
Frost or ice
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), 1686cc |
Male, 21 - 25 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Slowing or stopping |
Back |
Skidded and overturned. |
2 |
14 |
Petrol, 1296cc |
Male, 16 - 20 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Slowing or stopping |
Front |
Skidded. |
|
3 |
7 |
Petrol, 1117cc |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded. |
|
4 |
Petrol, 1598cc |
Female, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Nearside |
Skidded. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
1 |
21 - 25 |
Male |
Slight |
2 |
Driver or rider |
2 |
16 - 20 |
Male |
Slight |
|
3 |
Driver or rider |
3 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Slight |
|
4 |
Driver or rider |
4 |
26 - 35 |
Female |
Slight |