Crash on the A48 in Newport - 27 Aug 1996

Accident reference 1996610096596

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 27 August 1996 at 18:25 a slight collision occurred near A48, M4, Newport involving 2 vehicles and 1 casualty (1 slight) 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: 50 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1996610096596
Police Reference 610096596
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Gwent

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A48
Second Road M4
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 50 mph
Local Authority District 733
Highway Authority W06000022

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

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
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 68
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 49
Sex Female

Casualties (1)

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 49
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

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Data Source

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