Serious Peugeot 206 and Ford Escort and Renault Clio crash on the M4 in Swansea - 21 Sep 2006
Accident reference 2006620157921
Accident summary
On Thursday 21 September 2006 at 20:15 a serious collision occurred near M4, Swansea involving 4 vehicles and 3 casualties (2 serious, 1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 70 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2006620157921 |
| Police Reference | 620157921 |
| Date & Time |
Thursday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 4 |
| Casualties | 3 |
| Police Force | South Wales |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | M4 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Local Authority District | 745 |
| Highway Authority | W06000011 |
| LSOA Code | W01000837 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - no lighting |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | Previous accident |
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SeriousVehicles (4)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | PEUGEOT 206 |
| Vehicle Age | 4 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1997cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Changing lane to right |
Driver Information
| Age | 27 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 34 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | FORD ESCORT |
| Vehicle Age | 14 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1299cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 17 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
Vehicle 4
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | RENAULT CLIO |
| Vehicle Age | 4 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1461cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 20 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Casualties (3)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 27 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 17 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 17 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Rear seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
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This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.