Latitude: 53.5417 / 53°32'30"N
Longitude: -2.6473 / 2°38'50"W
OS Eastings: 357200
OS Northings: 405200
OS Grid: SD572052
Mapcode National: GBR 9WYH.N4
Mapcode Global: WH97Y.97MQ
Accident ID
199706L219297
Date
Tuesday 18 March 1997
Time
16:40
Severity
Slight
Vehicles Involved
1
Casualties
1
Local Authority (Administrative)
Wigan
Local Authority (Highways)
Wigan Borough Council
Police Force
Greater Manchester
Road Class
A
Road Number
49
Road Type
Single 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
Urban
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 |
2 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 9600cc |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Hit Bridge (roof). Left carriageway Nearside and rebounded. Hit Other permanent object. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
1 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Slight |