Latitude: 52.4611 / 52°27'39"N
Longitude: -2.1501 / 2°9'0"W
OS Eastings: 389900
OS Northings: 284800
OS Grid: SO899848
Mapcode National: GBR 1BY.P75
Mapcode Global: VH91H.PD6P
Accident ID
19972097J1819
Date
Friday 31 October 1997
Time
12:00
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
1
Local Authority (Administrative)
Dudley
Local Authority (Highways)
Dudley Borough Council
Police Force
West Midlands
Road Class
A
Road Number
491
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
T or staggered junction
Second Road Class
Unclassified
Second Road Number
6870
Light Conditions
Daylight
Weather Conditions
Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Dry
Carriageway Hazards
None
Special Conditions at Site
Roadworks
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 |
Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats) |
8 |
Heavy oil (Diesel) |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
|
2 |
8 |
Petrol, 1275cc |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Waiting to turn right |
Back |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Standing passenger |
1 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Serious |