Latitude: 50.9714 / 50°58'17"N
Longitude: -3.1989 / 3°11'56"W
OS Eastings: 315916
OS Northings: 119793
OS Grid: ST159197
Mapcode National: GBR LX.M1DM
Mapcode Global: FRA 465J.ZJG
Accident ID
2003520716509
Date
Friday 30 May 2003
Time
18:45
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
3
Casualties
4
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
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 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1997cc |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Overtaking moving vehicle - offside |
Front |
Jackknifed and overturned. Left carriageway Offside on to centrl res + rebounded. Hit Central crash barrier. |
||
2 |
Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
13 |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Offside |
|
|
3 |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
1 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Slight |
|
2 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
1 |
26 - 35 |
Female |
Serious |
3 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
1 |
6 - 10 |
Female |
Slight |
4 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
1 |
6 - 10 |
Male |
Slight |