Latitude: 53.4908 / 53°29'26"N
Longitude: -2.6555 / 2°39'19"W
OS Eastings: 356608
OS Northings: 399539
OS Grid: SJ566995
Mapcode National: GBR 9XW2.WD
Mapcode Global: WH984.5JR8
Accident ID
200106X005574
Date
Wednesday 7 November 2001
Time
14:10
Severity
Slight
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
1
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
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 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
2 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 2299cc |
Male, 21 - 25 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Nearside |
Jackknifed. Left carriageway Offside on to central reservation. Hit Central crash barrier. |
2 |
Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Offside |
Hit Near/Offside crash barrier. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
1 |
21 - 25 |
Male |
Slight |