Latitude: 51.4838 / 51°29'1"N
Longitude: -1.5609 / 1°33'39"W
OS Eastings: 430587
OS Northings: 176183
OS Grid: SU305761
Mapcode National: GBR 5XV.VKL
Mapcode Global: VHC1C.WYPX
Approximate location: M4, Hungerford RG17
Accident ID
201443W110014
Date
Wednesday 15 January 2014
Time
04:39
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
8
Casualties
4
Local Authority (Administrative)
West Berkshire
Local Authority (Highways)
West Berkshire Council
Police Force
Thames Valley
Did Police Attend Scene of Accident?
Yes
Road Class
Motorway
Road Number
4
Road Type
Dual carriageway
Junction
Slip road
Second Road Class
Motorway
Second Road Number
4
Light Conditions
Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions
Raining no high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Wet or damp
Carriageway Hazards
Any animal in carriageway (except ridden horse)
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 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
2 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1995cc |
Male, 51 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Cleared junction or waiting/parked at junction exit |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Hit Any animal (except ridden horse). |
2 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
2 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1461cc |
Male, 47 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Cleared junction or waiting/parked at junction exit |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Overturned. Hit Other object. |
3 |
Car |
8 |
Petrol, 1390cc |
Male, 40 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Cleared junction or waiting/parked at junction exit |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Overturned. Hit Other object. |
4 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
7 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 2148cc |
Male, 44 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Cleared junction or waiting/parked at junction exit |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Hit Other object. |
5 |
Goods vehicle - unknown weight |
3 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 2287cc |
Female, 44 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Cleared junction or waiting/parked at junction exit |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Hit Other object. |
6 |
Car |
9 |
Petrol, 1299cc |
Female, 26 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Cleared junction or waiting/parked at junction exit |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Hit Other object. |
7 |
Car |
3 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1968cc |
Female, 44 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Cleared junction or waiting/parked at junction exit |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Hit Other object. |
8 |
Car |
4 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1968cc |
Male, 50 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Cleared junction or waiting/parked at junction exit |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Overturned. Hit Other object. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 |
Driver or rider |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
1 |
51 |
Male |
Slight |
1 |
Driver or rider |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
2 |
47 |
Male |
Serious |
3 |
Driver or rider |
Car occupant |
3 |
40 |
Male |
Slight |
4 |
Driver or rider |
Car occupant |
6 |
26 |
Female |
Slight |