Latitude: 51.9102 / 51°54'36"N
Longitude: -2.1513 / 2°9'4"W
OS Eastings: 389687
OS Northings: 223532
OS Grid: SO896235
Mapcode National: GBR 1KQ.8WG
Mapcode Global: VH946.N7KY
Accident ID
2012530205922
Date
Tuesday 17 January 2012
Time
17:12
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
7
Casualties
5
Local Authority (Administrative)
Tewkesbury
Local Authority (Highways)
Gloucestershire County Council
Police Force
Gloucestershire
Did Police Attend Scene of Accident?
Yes
Road Class
Motorway
Road Number
5
Road Type
Dual carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions
Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Dry
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 |
Male, 55 |
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 |
5 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 9200cc |
Male, 57 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Not at or within 20 metres of junction |
Going ahead other |
Back |
Skidded. |
3 |
Car |
Male, 51 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Not at or within 20 metres of junction |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Left carriageway Nearside. |
||
4 |
Car |
2 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1598cc |
Male, 25 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Not at or within 20 metres of junction |
Going ahead other |
Front |
|
5 |
Car |
8 |
Petrol, 1796cc |
Male, 44 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Not at or within 20 metres of junction |
Going ahead other |
Front |
|
6 |
Car |
Male, 47 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Not at or within 20 metres of junction |
Going ahead other |
Back |
|
||
7 |
Car |
2 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1968cc |
Male, 39 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Not at or within 20 metres of junction |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5 |
Driver or rider |
Goods vehicle (7.5 tonnes mgw and over) occupant |
2 |
57 |
Male |
Slight |
4 |
Driver or rider |
Car occupant |
3 |
51 |
Male |
Slight |
1 |
Passenger |
Car occupant, Front seat passenger |
4 |
24 |
Female |
Slight |
3 |
Driver or rider |
Car occupant |
4 |
25 |
Male |
Serious |
2 |
Driver or rider |
Car occupant |
7 |
39 |
Male |
Slight |