Serious Volvo Model Missing and Leyland Daf Fa 65 crash on the B4223 in Rhondda Cynon Taf - 27 Aug 1997
Accident reference 199762B044697
Accident summary
On Wednesday 27 August 1997 at 10:23 a serious collision occurred near B4223, Rhondda Cynon Taf involving 2 vehicles (volvo model missing, leyland daf fa 65) and 6 casualties (4 slight, 2 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 40 mph
- Road type: Single carriageway
- Setting: Rural
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 199762B044697 |
| Police Reference | 62B044697 |
| Date & Time |
Wednesday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 6 |
| Police Force | South Wales |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | B4223 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 40 mph |
| Local Authority District | 744 |
| Highway Authority | W06000016 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | VOLVO Model Missing |
| Vehicle Age | 9 years |
| Engine Capacity | 5480cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead left-hand bend |
Driver Information
| Age | 44 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | LEYLAND DAF FA 65 |
| Vehicle Age | 2 years |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Changing lane to left |
Driver Information
| Age | 24 |
| Sex | Male |
Casualties (6)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Other vehicle occupant |
| Age | 44 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Other vehicle occupant |
| Age | 42 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
Casualty 4
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Other vehicle occupant |
| Age | 32 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
Casualty 5
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Other vehicle occupant |
| Age | 36 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
Casualty 6
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Other vehicle occupant |
| Age | 35 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 24 |
| 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.