Saab 900 and Optare Metrorider crash on the A4055 - 26 Mar 1993

Accident reference 199362E007193

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 26 March 1993 at 23:40 a slight collision occurred near A4055 involving 2 vehicles (saab 900, optare metrorider) and 3 casualties (3 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine + high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - lighting unknown.

Key details

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

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199362E007193
Police Reference 62E007193
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 3
Police Force South Wales

Road & Location Details

First Road A4055
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 701

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lighting unknown
Weather Conditions Fine + high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model SAAB 900
Vehicle Age 12 years
Engine Capacity 1985cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 32
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)
Make/Model OPTARE METRORIDER
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 5900cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 23
Sex Male

Casualties (3)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 32
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 22
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)
Age 23
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

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.