Latitude: 53.495 / 53°29'41"N
Longitude: -2.6567 / 2°39'24"W
OS Eastings: 356528
OS Northings: 400009
OS Grid: SD565000
Mapcode National: GBR 9XW0.MW
Mapcode Global: WH984.5F41
Accident ID
199906X003409
Date
Monday 27 December 1999
Time
11:00
Severity
Slight
Vehicles Involved
8
Casualties
3
Local Authority (Administrative)
Wigan
Local Authority (Highways)
Wigan Borough Council
Police Force
Greater Manchester
Did Police Attend Scene of Accident?
Yes
Road Class
Motorway
Road Number
6
Road Type
Dual carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Daylight
Weather Conditions
Fine 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 |
Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 11021cc |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Waiting to go - held up |
Back |
|
|
2 |
5 |
Petrol, 1299cc |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Changing lane to right |
Back |
Skidded. |
|
3 |
5 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1994cc |
Male, 66 - 75 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Slowing or stopping |
Front |
Skidded and overturned. |
|
4 |
5 |
Petrol, 2799cc |
Male, 66 - 75 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Slowing or stopping |
Front |
|
|
5 |
7 |
Petrol, 1984cc |
Male, 56 - 65 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Waiting to go - held up |
Front |
|
|
6 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
4 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1753cc |
Male, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Overtaking - nearside |
Back |
|
7 |
Male, 21 - 25 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Slowing or stopping |
Front |
Skidded. |
|||
8 |
10 |
Petrol, 1598cc |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Slowing or stopping |
Front |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
3 |
66 - 75 |
Male |
Slight |
|
2 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
3 |
66 - 75 |
Female |
Slight |
3 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
8 |
6 - 10 |
Female |
Slight |