Serious Ford Sierra and Hillman Avenger crash on the B4603 in Swansea - 30 Jan 1996

Accident reference 199662M002596

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 30 January 1996 at 18:35 a serious collision occurred near B4603, Swansea involving 2 vehicles (ford sierra, hillman avenger) and 2 casualties (1 slight, 1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - lights unlit.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Setting: Urban

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199662M002596
Police Reference 62M002596
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force South Wales

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road B4603
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 745
Highway Authority W06000011

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Pelican, puffin, toucan or similar non-junction pedestrian light crossing

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights unlit
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 FORD SIERRA
Vehicle Age 10 years
Engine Capacity 1993cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 18
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model HILLMAN AVENGER
Vehicle Age 21 years
Engine Capacity 1600cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre U-turn

Driver Information

Age 21
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 18
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 21
Sex Male
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.