Latitude: 53.4952 / 53°29'42"N
Longitude: -2.4586 / 2°27'31"W
OS Eastings: 369670
OS Northings: 399930
OS Grid: SJ696999
Mapcode National: GBR CX80.HS
Mapcode Global: WH987.6DGV
Accident ID
199706L012097
Date
Wednesday 23 April 1997
Time
17:15
Severity
Slight
Vehicles Involved
3
Casualties
1
Local Authority (Administrative)
Wigan
Local Authority (Highways)
Wigan Borough Council
Police Force
Greater Manchester
Road Class
A
Road Number
580
Road Type
Dual carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
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 |
1 |
Petrol, 1598cc |
Not known, |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Slowing or stopping |
Did not impact |
|
|
2 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
2 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1753cc |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Back |
|
3 |
17 |
Petrol, 249cc |
Male, 56 - 65 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
3 |
56 - 65 |
Male |
Slight |