Latitude: 53.2721 / 53°16'19"N
Longitude: -3.3707 / 3°22'14"W
OS Eastings: 308690
OS Northings: 375890
OS Grid: SJ086758
Mapcode National: GBR 4ZXL.1R
Mapcode Global: WH76P.605V
Accident ID
1997600DE4091
Date
Wednesday 10 September 1997
Time
12:45
Severity
Slight
Vehicles Involved
9
Casualties
15
Local Authority (Administrative)
Denbighshire
Local Authority (Highways)
Denbighshire Council
Police Force
North Wales
Road Class
A
Road Number
55
Road Type
Dual carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Darkness - lights lit
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 |
8 |
Petrol, 1598cc |
Male, 56 - 65 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Waiting to go - held up |
Back |
Hit Near/Offside crash barrier. |
|
2 |
12 |
Petrol, 1270cc |
Male, 66 - 75 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Waiting to go - held up |
Back |
|
|
3 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 2874cc |
Male, 56 - 65 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Waiting to go - held up |
Back |
|
|
4 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
1 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 2874cc |
Male, 21 - 25 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Waiting to go - held up |
Back |
Hit Near/Offside crash barrier. |
5 |
7 |
Petrol, 1796cc |
Male, 21 - 25 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Waiting to go - held up |
Back |
|
|
6 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
7 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 2499cc |
Male, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Waiting to go - held up |
Back |
|
7 |
10 |
Petrol, 1342cc |
Female, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Waiting to go - held up |
Back |
|
|
8 |
Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats) |
13 |
Heavy oil (Diesel) |
Male, 56 - 65 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
|
9 |
Female, Over 75 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Waiting to go - held up |
Nearside |
Hit Near/Offside crash barrier. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13 |
Driver or rider |
1 |
56 - 65 |
Male |
Slight |
|
15 |
Driver or rider |
2 |
66 - 75 |
Male |
Slight |
|
14 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
5 |
26 - 35 |
Female |
Slight |
10 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
7 |
Over 75 |
Male |
Slight |
12 |
Driver or rider |
7 |
46 - 55 |
Female |
Slight |
|
1 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Seated passenger |
8 |
Over 75 |
Female |
Slight |
2 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Seated passenger |
8 |
66 - 75 |
Female |
Slight |
3 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Seated passenger |
8 |
Over 75 |
Female |
Slight |
4 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Seated passenger |
8 |
46 - 55 |
Male |
Slight |
5 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Seated passenger |
8 |
66 - 75 |
Male |
Slight |
6 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Seated passenger |
8 |
26 - 35 |
Female |
Slight |
7 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Seated passenger |
8 |
Over 75 |
Female |
Slight |
8 |
Driver or rider |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
8 |
56 - 65 |
Male |
Slight |
9 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Seated passenger |
8 |
66 - 75 |
Female |
Slight |
11 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Seated passenger |
8 |
66 - 75 |
Female |
Slight |