Latitude: 53.5528 / 53°33'10"N
Longitude: -2.4822 / 2°28'55"W
OS Eastings: 368150
OS Northings: 406350
OS Grid: SD681063
Mapcode National: GBR CW3C.D4
Mapcode Global: WH97T.VY5Q
Accident ID
199706X011297
Date
Thursday 8 May 1997
Time
09:30
Severity
Slight
Vehicles Involved
3
Casualties
2
Local Authority (Administrative)
Bolton
Local Authority (Highways)
Bolton Borough Council
Police Force
Greater Manchester
Road Class
Motorway
Road Number
61
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 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 2155cc |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded. |
|
2 |
4 |
Petrol, 1391cc |
Female, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Offside |
Skidded. Left carriageway Offside on to centrl res + rebounded. Hit Central crash barrier. |
|
3 |
11 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 5958cc |
Male, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Back |
Hit Lamp post. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
1 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Slight |
|
2 |
Driver or rider |
2 |
26 - 35 |
Female |
Slight |