Latitude: 53.5199 / 53°31'11"N
Longitude: -2.6523 / 2°39'8"W
OS Eastings: 356850
OS Northings: 402780
OS Grid: SD568027
Mapcode National: GBR 9WXQ.LY
Mapcode Global: WH97Y.7S8F
Accident ID
199706L083297
Date
Tuesday 12 August 1997
Time
07:05
Severity
Slight
Vehicles Involved
3
Casualties
3
Local Authority (Administrative)
Wigan
Local Authority (Highways)
Wigan Borough Council
Police Force
Greater Manchester
Road Class
A
Road Number
49
Road Type
Dual carriageway
Junction
T or staggered 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
Urban
Pedestrian Crossing
Pelican, puffin, toucan or similar non-junction pedestrian light crossing
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), 1700cc |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
|
2 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
8 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1905cc |
Male, 21 - 25 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Waiting to go - held up |
Back |
|
3 |
5 |
Petrol, 1597cc |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Waiting to go - held up |
Back |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3 |
Passenger |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
1 |
21 - 25 |
Male |
Slight |
1 |
Driver or rider |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
2 |
21 - 25 |
Male |
Slight |
2 |
Driver or rider |
3 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Slight |