Latitude: 51.0857 / 51°5'8"N
Longitude: -2.4111 / 2°24'40"W
OS Eastings: 371300
OS Northings: 131900
OS Grid: ST713319
Mapcode National: GBR MZ.CWFJ
Mapcode Global: FRA 56V7.SM7
Accident ID
1998520139834
Date
Monday 9 November 1998
Time
00:25
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
1
Casualties
4
Local Authority (Administrative)
South Somerset
Local Authority (Highways)
Somerset County Council
Police Force
Avon and Somerset
Road Class
B
Road Number
3081
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Darkness - no lighting
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 |
10 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 2496cc |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead left-hand bend |
Front |
Skidded and overturned. Left carriageway Nearside. Hit Tree. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Passenger |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant, Rear seat passenger |
1 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Slight |
2 |
Passenger |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant, Front seat passenger |
1 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Slight |
3 |
Passenger |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant, Rear seat passenger |
1 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Serious |
4 |
Driver or rider |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
1 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Serious |