Ford Escort crash on the A470 in Rhondda Cynon Taf - 14 Mar 1998

Accident reference 199862B010998

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 14 March 1998 at 01:15 a slight collision occurred near A470, Rhondda Cynon Taf 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 darkness - lights lit.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Setting: Urban

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199862B010998
Police Reference 62B010998
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force South Wales

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A470
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 744
Highway Authority W06000016

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
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 right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 29
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 28
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 29
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 28
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.