Latitude: 52.0323 / 52°1'56"N
Longitude: -0.4336 / 0°26'1"W
OS Eastings: 507550
OS Northings: 238255
OS Grid: TL075382
Mapcode National: GBR G3C.K6D
Mapcode Global: VHFQV.F5MW
Accident ID
2009400D00567
Date
Tuesday 10 February 2009
Time
20:41
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
6
Casualties
5
Local Authority (Administrative)
Mid Bedfordshire
Local Authority (Highways)
Central Bedfordshire Council
Police Force
Bedfordshire
Did Police Attend Scene of Accident?
Yes
Road Class
A
Road Number
6
Road Type
Dual carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions
Other
Road Surface Conditions
Frost or ice
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 |
Car |
Female, 20 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Not at or within 20 metres of junction |
Going ahead right-hand bend |
Front |
Skidded. Left carriageway Offside on to central reservation. Hit Central crash barrier. |
||
2 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
5 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1868cc |
Male, 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Not at or within 20 metres of junction |
Going ahead right-hand bend |
Front |
Skidded. Left carriageway Nearside. Hit Tree. |
3 |
Car |
3 |
Petrol, 1598cc |
Female, 22 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Not at or within 20 metres of junction |
Going ahead right-hand bend |
Front |
Skidded. Left carriageway Nearside. Hit Central crash barrier. |
4 |
Car |
1 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1422cc |
Female, 48 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Not at or within 20 metres of junction |
Going ahead right-hand bend |
Front |
Left carriageway Nearside. Hit Road sign or traffic signal. |
5 |
Car |
2 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1700cc |
Male, 27 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Not at or within 20 metres of junction |
Going ahead right-hand bend |
Front |
Hit Central crash barrier. |
6 |
Car |
Male, 54 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Not at or within 20 metres of junction |
Going ahead right-hand bend |
Front |
Hit Central crash barrier. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
Car occupant |
1 |
20 |
Female |
Slight |
4 |
Passenger |
Car occupant, Front seat passenger |
1 |
20 |
Female |
Slight |
2 |
Driver or rider |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
2 |
45 |
Male |
Slight |
5 |
Passenger |
Car occupant, Front seat passenger |
3 |
19 |
Female |
Serious |
3 |
Driver or rider |
Car occupant |
4 |
48 |
Female |
Slight |