Latitude: 52.462 / 52°27'43"N
Longitude: -2.0132 / 2°0'47"W
OS Eastings: 399200
OS Northings: 284900
OS Grid: SO992849
Mapcode National: GBR 56H.B9
Mapcode Global: VH9Z1.2C2Y
Accident ID
19972097K0229
Date
Monday 3 February 1997
Time
11:59
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
5
Local Authority (Administrative)
Sandwell
Local Authority (Highways)
Sandwell Borough Council
Police Force
West Midlands
Road Class
A
Road Number
458
Road Type
Dual carriageway
Junction
T or staggered junction
Second Road Class
B
Second Road Number
4043
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 |
10 |
Petrol, 1275cc |
Male, 66 - 75 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Turning right |
Offside |
|
|
2 |
Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats) |
Heavy oil (Diesel) |
Male, 56 - 65 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
1 |
66 - 75 |
Male |
Serious |
|
2 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Seated passenger |
2 |
16 - 20 |
Female |
Slight |
3 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Seated passenger |
2 |
Over 75 |
Female |
Slight |
4 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Seated passenger |
2 |
66 - 75 |
Male |
Slight |
5 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Seated passenger |
2 |
Over 75 |
Male |
Slight |