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Serious accident on A489, South Shropshire on Wednesday 30 October 2002

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Coordinates

Latitude: 52.5296 / 52°31'46"N

Longitude: -3.1215 / 3°7'17"W

OS Eastings: 324017

OS Northings: 293006

OS Grid: SO240930

Mapcode National: GBR B1.FN57

Mapcode Global: VH686.VP55

Streetview is, obviously, the current Google imagery, and for older accidents may not reflect the appearance of the road at the time.

Accident Data

Accident ID

200222FB30029

Date

Wednesday 30 October 2002

Time

17:55

Severity

Serious

Vehicles Involved

2

Casualties

2

Local Authority (Administrative)

South Shropshire

Local Authority (Highways)

Shropshire Council

Police Force

West Mercia

Did Police Attend Scene of Accident?

Yes

Road Class

A

Road Number

489

Road Type

Single carriageway

Junction

Not at junction or within 20 metres

Light Conditions

Darkness - no lighting

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

Vehicles

Ref

Type

Vehicle Age

Engine

Driver

Where

Doing What

First Impact

Outcome

1

Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under

9

Heavy oil (Diesel), 1686cc

Male, 21 - 25

On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane;

Overtaking moving vehicle - offside

Front

2

Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under

13

Heavy oil (Diesel), 1994cc

Male, 56 - 65

On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane;

Going ahead other

Front

Casualties

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

Serious

2

Driver or rider

Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant

2

56 - 65

Male

Serious

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