Latitude: 54.8472 / 54°50'49"N
Longitude: -1.5496 / 1°32'58"W
OS Eastings: 429020
OS Northings: 550360
OS Grid: NZ290503
Mapcode National: GBR KDMD.96
Mapcode Global: WHC4C.5FCD
Accident ID
1998118CG2618
Date
Saturday 10 October 1998
Time
13:51
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
3
Casualties
5
Local Authority (Administrative)
Chester-le-Street
Local Authority (Highways)
Durham County Council
Police Force
Durham
Road Class
B
Road Number
1284
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Daylight
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 |
1 |
Petrol, 1360cc |
Male, 21 - 25 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
|
|
2 |
Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats) |
6 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 5900cc |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Left carriageway Offside. |
3 |
7 |
Petrol, 1590cc |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Offside |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
1 |
21 - 25 |
Male |
Serious |
|
2 |
Driver or rider |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
2 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Slight |
3 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Seated passenger |
2 |
0 - 5 |
Female |
Slight |
4 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Seated passenger |
2 |
36 - 45 |
Female |
Slight |
5 |
Driver or rider |
3 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Slight |