Latitude: 53.0683 / 53°4'6"N
Longitude: -2.9761 / 2°58'34"W
OS Eastings: 334690
OS Northings: 352790
OS Grid: SJ346527
Mapcode National: GBR 76.BPLB
Mapcode Global: WH88Z.841K
Accident ID
1997600WR3118
Date
Wednesday 13 August 1997
Time
14:12
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
2
Local Authority (Administrative)
Wrexham
Local Authority (Highways)
Wrexham Council
Police Force
North Wales
Road Class
A
Road Number
5156
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Daylight
Weather Conditions
Raining 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 |
14 |
Heavy oil (Diesel) |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Waiting to go - held up |
Front |
Skidded. Left carriageway Nearside. |
2 |
3 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1870cc |
Male, 66 - 75 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Left carriageway Offside. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 |
Driver or rider |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
1 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Slight |
1 |
Driver or rider |
2 |
66 - 75 |
Male |
Serious |