Latitude: 53.5163 / 53°30'58"N
Longitude: -2.6931 / 2°41'35"W
OS Eastings: 354140
OS Northings: 402400
OS Grid: SD541024
Mapcode National: GBR 9WMS.R7
Mapcode Global: WH86S.LWS7
Accident ID
199706X010897
Date
Wednesday 7 May 1997
Time
12:50
Severity
Slight
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
2
Local Authority (Administrative)
Wigan
Local Authority (Highways)
Wigan Borough Council
Police Force
Greater Manchester
Road Class
Motorway
Road Number
6
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 |
10 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1905cc |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded. Left carriageway Nearside. |
|
2 |
8 |
Petrol, 1990cc |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Overtaking moving vehicle - offside |
Front |
Skidded. Left carriageway Nearside. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
1 |
26 - 35 |
Female |
Slight |
2 |
Driver or rider |
2 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Slight |