Latitude: 51.5151 / 51°30'54"N
Longitude: -1.6434 / 1°38'36"W
OS Eastings: 424838
OS Northings: 179634
OS Grid: SU248796
Mapcode National: GBR 5XB.Z66
Mapcode Global: VHC1B.G5JW
Accident ID
200054MB00700
Date
Monday 17 January 2000
Time
07:40
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
21
Casualties
4
Local Authority (Administrative)
Swindon
Local Authority (Highways)
Swindon Borough Council
Police Force
Wiltshire
Did Police Attend Scene of Accident?
Yes
Road Class
Motorway
Road Number
4
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 |
2 |
Petrol, 1781cc |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded. |
|
2 |
3 |
Petrol, 2498cc |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Waiting to go - held up |
Back |
|
|
3 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
3 |
Petrol, 2496cc |
Male, 56 - 65 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
|
4 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
2 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 2446cc |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
|
5 |
1 |
Petrol, 1796cc |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Waiting to go - held up |
Back |
|
|
6 |
1 |
Petrol, 2498cc |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Slowing or stopping |
Back |
|
|
7 |
8 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1686cc |
Female, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Waiting to go - held up |
Back |
|
|
8 |
6 |
Petrol, 1331cc |
Female, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
|
|
9 |
3 |
Petrol, 1998cc |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
|
|
10 |
1 |
Petrol, 1389cc |
Female, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
|
|
11 |
6 |
Petrol, 1991cc |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Back |
|
|
12 |
4 |
Petrol, 1597cc |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
|
|
13 |
2 |
Petrol, 1587cc |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Slowing or stopping |
Front |
|
|
14 |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
|
|||
15 |
Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
5 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 11000cc |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Did not impact |
|
16 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
3 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1700cc |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Slowing or stopping |
Front |
|
17 |
2 |
Petrol, 1796cc |
Male, 21 - 25 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Did not impact |
|
|
18 |
2 |
Petrol, 1998cc |
Male, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Slowing or stopping |
Back |
|
|
19 |
1 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 2664cc |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
|
|
20 |
1 |
Petrol, 1783cc |
Male, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Slowing or stopping |
Front |
|
|
21 |
3 |
Petrol, 1984cc |
Male, 21 - 25 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Slowing or stopping |
Front |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4 |
Passenger |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant, Front seat passenger |
4 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Slight |
2 |
Driver or rider |
7 |
26 - 35 |
Female |
Serious |
|
1 |
Driver or rider |
10 |
46 - 55 |
Female |
Slight |
|
3 |
Driver or rider |
12 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Slight |