Serious Austin Metro and Daf Trucks Model Missing crash on the A4 - 18 Aug 1993

Accident reference 199354DM04763

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 18 August 1993 at 17:02 a serious collision occurred near A4 involving 2 vehicles (austin metro, daf trucks model missing) and 1 casualty (1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199354DM04763
Police Reference 54DM04763
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Wiltshire

Road & Location Details

First Road A4
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 630

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model AUSTIN METRO
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 1275cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 77
Sex Female

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)
Make/Model Daf Trucks Model Missing
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 8250cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 45
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 77
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Data Source

This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.