Latitude: 51.1679 / 51°10'4"N
Longitude: -2.5334 / 2°32'0"W
OS Eastings: 362800
OS Northings: 141100
OS Grid: ST628411
Mapcode National: GBR MT.6MZ7
Mapcode Global: VH8B1.1XJ1
Accident ID
1997520043863
Date
Saturday 29 November 1997
Time
08:25
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
3
Local Authority (Administrative)
Mendip
Local Authority (Highways)
Somerset County Council
Police Force
Avon and Somerset
Road Class
A
Road Number
371
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Daylight
Weather Conditions
Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Wet or damp
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 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
1 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 2500cc |
Male, 16 - 20 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead left-hand bend |
Front |
Skidded. |
2 |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead right-hand bend |
Front |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
1 |
16 - 20 |
Male |
Slight |
2 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
2 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Serious |
3 |
Driver or rider |
2 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Serious |