Latitude: 51.6619 / 51°39'42"N
Longitude: -0.3504 / 0°21'1"W
OS Eastings: 514190
OS Northings: 197184
OS Grid: TQ141971
Mapcode National: GBR 5X.SDF
Mapcode Global: VHFSM.WH3C
Accident ID
20074100T1174
Date
Thursday 11 October 2007
Time
04:02
Severity
Fatal
Vehicles Involved
8
Casualties
42
Local Authority (Administrative)
Hertsmere
Local Authority (Highways)
Hertfordshire County Council
Police Force
Hertfordshire
Did Police Attend Scene of Accident?
Yes
Road Class
Motorway
Road Number
1
Road Type
Dual carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Daylight
Weather Conditions
Fog or mist
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 |
Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats) |
Male, 26 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Not at or within 20 metres of junction |
Going ahead other |
Front |
|
||
2 |
Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
1 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 10518cc |
Male, 43 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Not at or within 20 metres of junction |
Going ahead other |
Back |
|
3 |
Taxi/Private hire car |
9 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 2664cc |
Male, 48 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Not at or within 20 metres of junction |
Going ahead other |
Back |
|
4 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 2500cc |
Male, 50 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Not at or within 20 metres of junction |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Left carriageway Offside on to centrl res + rebounded. Hit Central crash barrier. |
|
5 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 2461cc |
Male, 31 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Not at or within 20 metres of junction |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded. |
|
6 |
Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
3 |
Heavy oil (Diesel) |
Male, 32 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Not at or within 20 metres of junction |
Going ahead other |
Back |
Skidded. |
7 |
Car |
9 |
Petrol, 1597cc |
Male, 59 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Not at or within 20 metres of junction |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded. |
8 |
Car |
3 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1896cc |
Male, 37 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Not at or within 20 metres of junction |
Going ahead other |
Back |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Seated passenger |
1 |
38 |
Male |
Fatal |
2 |
Driver or rider |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
1 |
26 |
Male |
Slight |
10 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Seated passenger |
1 |
44 |
Male |
Serious |
11 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Seated passenger |
1 |
29 |
Female |
Slight |
12 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Seated passenger |
1 |
32 |
Female |
Slight |
13 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Seated passenger |
1 |
24 |
Female |
Slight |
14 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Seated passenger |
1 |
42 |
Male |
Slight |
15 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Seated passenger |
1 |
26 |
Male |
Slight |
16 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Seated passenger |
1 |
48 |
Female |
Slight |
17 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Seated passenger |
1 |
26 |
Male |
Slight |
18 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Seated passenger |
1 |
38 |
Female |
Slight |
19 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Seated passenger |
1 |
25 |
Female |
Slight |
20 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Seated passenger |
1 |
47 |
Male |
Slight |
21 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Seated passenger |
1 |
24 |
Male |
Slight |
22 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Seated passenger |
1 |
28 |
Male |
Slight |
23 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Seated passenger |
1 |
23 |
Male |
Slight |
24 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Seated passenger |
1 |
26 |
Female |
Slight |
25 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Seated passenger |
1 |
27 |
Female |
Slight |
26 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Seated passenger |
1 |
31 |
Male |
Slight |
27 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Seated passenger |
1 |
48 |
Male |
Slight |
28 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Seated passenger |
1 |
26 |
Male |
Slight |
29 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Seated passenger |
1 |
27 |
Male |
Slight |
30 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Seated passenger |
1 |
19 |
Female |
Slight |
31 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Seated passenger |
1 |
25 |
Male |
Slight |
32 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Seated passenger |
1 |
27 |
Female |
Slight |
33 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Seated passenger |
1 |
25 |
Male |
Slight |
34 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Seated passenger |
1 |
26 |
Female |
Slight |
35 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Seated passenger |
1 |
25 |
Female |
Slight |
36 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Seated passenger |
1 |
31 |
Male |
Slight |
37 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Seated passenger |
1 |
30 |
Female |
Slight |
38 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Seated passenger |
1 |
24 |
Female |
Slight |
39 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Seated passenger |
1 |
34 |
Male |
Slight |
40 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Seated passenger |
1 |
38 |
Male |
Slight |
41 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Seated passenger |
1 |
25 |
Female |
Slight |
42 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Seated passenger |
1 |
25 |
Male |
Slight |
6 |
Driver or rider |
Goods vehicle (7.5 tonnes mgw and over) occupant |
2 |
43 |
Male |
Slight |
3 |
Driver or rider |
Taxi/Private hire car occupant |
3 |
48 |
Male |
Slight |
4 |
Driver or rider |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
4 |
50 |
Male |
Slight |
5 |
Passenger |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant, Front seat passenger |
4 |
36 |
Male |
Slight |
7 |
Driver or rider |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
5 |
31 |
Male |
Serious |
8 |
Driver or rider |
Car occupant |
8 |
37 |
Male |
Slight |
9 |
Passenger |
Car occupant, Front seat passenger |
8 |
31 |
Female |
Slight |