Latitude: 54.6636 / 54°39'49"N
Longitude: -2.7723 / 2°46'20"W
OS Eastings: 350278
OS Northings: 530111
OS Grid: NY502301
Mapcode National: GBR 9G2J.L0
Mapcode Global: WH81B.D12M
Accident ID
2005030002793
Date
Thursday 25 August 2005
Time
20:48
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
7
Casualties
2
Local Authority (Administrative)
Eden
Local Authority (Highways)
Cumbria County Council
Police Force
Cumbria
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
Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions
Raining + 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 |
7 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 11705cc |
Male, 30 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Not at or within 20 metres of junction |
Overtaking moving vehicle - offside |
Nearside |
|
2 |
Car |
11 |
Petrol, 2799cc |
Female, 41 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Not at or within 20 metres of junction |
Going ahead other |
Offside |
Skidded. Hit Central crash barrier. |
3 |
Car |
8 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1905cc |
Female, 37 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Not at or within 20 metres of junction |
Going ahead other |
Nearside |
Skidded. Left carriageway Nearside. Hit Other permanent object. |
4 |
Car |
Male, 28 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Not at or within 20 metres of junction |
Going ahead other |
Nearside |
Skidded. Left carriageway Nearside. Hit Other permanent object. |
||
5 |
Car |
5 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1997cc |
Male, 34 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Not at or within 20 metres of junction |
Going ahead other |
Nearside |
Skidded. Left carriageway Nearside. Hit Other permanent object. |
6 |
Goods over 3.5t. and under 7.5t |
6 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 5861cc |
Male, 71 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Not at or within 20 metres of junction |
Going ahead other |
Nearside |
Skidded. Left carriageway Nearside. Hit Other permanent object. |
7 |
Car |
3 |
Petrol, 1598cc |
Male, 33 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Not at or within 20 metres of junction |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded. Left carriageway Nearside. Hit Other permanent object. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Passenger |
Car occupant, Front seat passenger |
7 |
40 |
Female |
Serious |
2 |
Driver or rider |
Car occupant |
7 |
33 |
Male |
Serious |