Latitude: 51.429 / 51°25'44"N
Longitude: -1.334 / 1°20'2"W
OS Eastings: 446399
OS Northings: 170214
OS Grid: SU463702
Mapcode National: GBR 81K.CKB
Mapcode Global: VHCZB.TBMV
Accident ID
199943W187049
Date
Wednesday 21 April 1999
Time
13:28
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
9
Casualties
6
Local Authority (Administrative)
West Berkshire
Local Authority (Highways)
West Berkshire Council
Police Force
Thames Valley
Did Police Attend Scene of Accident?
Yes
Road Class
A
Road Number
34
Road Type
Dual 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 |
Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
4 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 14200cc |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Waiting to go - held up |
Did not impact |
Skidded. Left carriageway Nearside. |
2 |
Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
10 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 11000cc |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Slowing or stopping |
Back |
|
3 |
7 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1929cc |
Male, 66 - 75 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Waiting to go - held up |
Back |
|
|
4 |
7 |
Petrol, 1597cc |
Female, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Waiting to go - held up |
Back |
|
|
5 |
10 |
Petrol, 1769cc |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Waiting to go - held up |
Back |
|
|
6 |
Goods over 3.5t. and under 7.5t |
17 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 5420cc |
Male, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Waiting to go - held up |
Back |
|
7 |
5 |
Petrol, 1998cc |
Male, 66 - 75 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Waiting to go - held up |
Back |
|
|
8 |
1 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1905cc |
Male, 21 - 25 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Waiting to go - held up |
Back |
|
|
9 |
Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
1 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 9500cc |
Male, 46 - 55 |
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 |
Goods vehicle (7.5 tonnes mgw and over) occupant |
1 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Serious |
2 |
Driver or rider |
Goods vehicle (7.5 tonnes mgw and over) occupant |
2 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Slight |
3 |
Driver or rider |
4 |
46 - 55 |
Female |
Slight |
|
4 |
Driver or rider |
7 |
66 - 75 |
Male |
Slight |
|
5 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
7 |
66 - 75 |
Female |
Slight |
6 |
Driver or rider |
8 |
21 - 25 |
Male |
Slight |