Latitude: 54.5358 / 54°32'8"N
Longitude: -3.5837 / 3°35'1"W
OS Eastings: 297627
OS Northings: 516771
OS Grid: NX976167
Mapcode National: GBR 3HDZ.YT
Mapcode Global: WH5Z7.X8N3
Accident ID
2008030002536
Date
Saturday 20 September 2008
Time
12:03
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
4
Local Authority (Administrative)
Copeland
Local Authority (Highways)
Cumbria County Council
Police Force
Cumbria
Did Police Attend Scene of Accident?
Yes
Road Class
Unclassified
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
Other junction
Second Road Class
Unclassified
Light Conditions
Daylight
Weather Conditions
Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Dry
Carriageway Hazards
None
Special Conditions at Site
None
Area Type
Urban
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 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
15 |
Petrol, 970cc |
Male, 20 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Entering main road |
Turning right |
Front |
Left carriageway Nearside. Hit Lamp post. |
2 |
Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats) |
Male, 28 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Approaching junction or waiting/parked at junction approach |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded. Left carriageway Offside. |
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 |
20 |
Male |
Slight |
2 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Seated passenger |
2 |
78 |
Female |
Serious |
3 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Seated passenger |
2 |
10 |
Female |
Slight |
4 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Seated passenger |
2 |
40 |
Female |
Slight |