Iveco-Ford Model Missing and Mercedes Model Missing crash on the M4 in Neath Port Talbot - 5 Jan 1998
Accident reference 199862G000898
Accident summary
On Monday 5 January 1998 at 12:05 a slight collision occurred near Motorway 4, Neath Port Talbot involving 2 vehicles (iveco-ford model missing, mercedes model missing) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as raining + high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 70 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Setting: Rural
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 199862G000898 |
| Police Reference | 62G000898 |
| Date & Time |
Monday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | South Wales |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | Motorway 4 |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Local Authority District | 743 |
| Highway Authority | W06000012 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Raining + 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 | IVECO-FORD Model Missing |
| Vehicle Age | 5 years |
| Engine Capacity | 9500cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 39 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | MERCEDES Model Missing |
| Vehicle Age | 6 years |
| Engine Capacity | 14620cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 35 |
| Sex | Male |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 39 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
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.