Latitude: 51.0313 / 51°1'52"N
Longitude: -3.0496 / 3°2'58"W
OS Eastings: 326496
OS Northings: 126293
OS Grid: ST264262
Mapcode National: GBR M3.H979
Mapcode Global: FRA 46HD.9RC
Accident ID
200052GT21386
Date
Wednesday 16 February 2000
Time
02:35
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
2
Local Authority (Administrative)
Taunton Deane
Local Authority (Highways)
Somerset County Council
Police Force
Avon and Somerset
Did Police Attend Scene of Accident?
Yes
Road Class
Motorway
Road Number
5
Road Type
Dual carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Darkness - no lighting
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 |
Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
8 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 5861cc |
Male, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Overtaking moving vehicle - offside |
Front |
Skidded. Left carriageway Nearside. Hit Near/Offside crash barrier. |
2 |
Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
3 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 11705cc |
Male, 46 - 55 |
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 |
Goods vehicle (7.5 tonnes mgw and over) occupant |
1 |
46 - 55 |
Male |
Serious |
2 |
Passenger |
Goods vehicle (7.5 tonnes mgw and over) occupant, Front seat passenger |
1 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Serious |