Latitude: 51.2955 / 51°17'43"N
Longitude: 0.8025 / 0°48'8"E
OS Eastings: 595482
OS Northings: 158883
OS Grid: TQ954588
Mapcode National: GBR RTV.RPL
Mapcode Global: VHKJT.VPLQ
Accident ID
200446SW01289
Date
Wednesday 20 October 2004
Time
13:13
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
8
Casualties
4
Local Authority (Administrative)
Swale
Local Authority (Highways)
Kent County Council
Police Force
Kent
Did Police Attend Scene of Accident?
Yes
Road Class
Motorway
Road Number
2
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 |
Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Overtaking - nearside |
Front |
Hit Near/Offside crash barrier. |
||
2 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
Male, 56 - 65 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Waiting to go - held up |
Back |
Overturned. Left carriageway Nearside. Hit Entered ditch. |
||
3 |
Male, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Waiting to go - held up |
Back |
Overturned. Left carriageway Nearside. Hit Entered ditch. |
|||
4 |
10 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1905cc |
Male, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Waiting to go - held up |
Back |
|
|
5 |
2 |
Petrol, 1124cc |
Female, 21 - 25 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Slowing or stopping |
Back |
|
|
6 |
9 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1769cc |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Waiting to go - held up |
Back |
|
|
7 |
3 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1896cc |
Male, 56 - 65 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Waiting to go - held up |
Back |
Hit Near/Offside crash barrier. |
|
8 |
Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats) |
Male, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Waiting to go - held up |
Back |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3 |
Driver or rider |
Goods vehicle (7.5 tonnes mgw and over) occupant |
1 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Serious |
2 |
Driver or rider |
6 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Serious |
|
4 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
6 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Serious |
1 |
Driver or rider |
7 |
56 - 65 |
Male |
Slight |