Latitude: 53.4628 / 53°27'45"N
Longitude: -2.3175 / 2°19'2"W
OS Eastings: 379020
OS Northings: 396270
OS Grid: SJ790962
Mapcode National: GBR D0P.YP
Mapcode Global: WH98H.C7P6
Accident ID
199806M161398
Date
Monday 2 March 1998
Time
20:15
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
3
Casualties
2
Local Authority (Administrative)
Trafford
Local Authority (Highways)
Trafford Borough Council
Police Force
Greater Manchester
Road Class
C
Road Type
Dual carriageway
Junction
Crossroads
Second Road Class
A
Second Road Number
5181
Light Conditions
Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions
Raining no high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Wet or damp
Carriageway Hazards
None
Special Conditions at Site
Auto signal part defective
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 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 11000cc |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Nearside |
Jackknifed. Left carriageway Offside - crossed central reservation. Hit Road sign or traffic signal. |
|
2 |
Male, 56 - 65 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded. Left carriageway Nearside. |
|||
3 |
8 |
Petrol, 1297cc |
Male, 16 - 20 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Waiting to go - held up |
Offside |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
1 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Slight |
|
2 |
Driver or rider |
2 |
56 - 65 |
Male |
Serious |