Ford Escort crash on the B4290 in Neath Port Talbot - 8 Apr 1997

Accident reference 199762G010197

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 8 April 1997 at 10:40 a slight collision occurred near B4290, M4, Neath Port Talbot involving 2 vehicles (ford escort) and 2 casualties (2 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: 30 mph
  • Road type: Roundabout
  • Junction: Roundabout
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199762G010197
Police Reference 62G010197
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force South Wales

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road B4290
Second Road M4
Road Type Roundabout
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 743
Highway Authority W06000012

Junction Information

Junction Detail Roundabout
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
Make/Model FORD ESCORT
Vehicle Age 14 years
Engine Capacity 1296cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 52
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD ESCORT
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 1392cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 24
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 24
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 48
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

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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.