Crash on the A494 in Denbighshire - 31 Oct 2012

Accident reference 201260N180650

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 31 October 2012 at 11:07 a slight collision occurred near A494, Denbighshire involving 2 vehicles (goods over 3.5t. and under 7.5t, bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)) and 2 casualties (2 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as raining + high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 53.012601, -3.382595

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 201260N180650
Police Reference 60N180650
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force North Wales
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A494
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 723
Highway Authority W06000004
LSOA Code W01000207

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Raining + high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Goods over 3.5t. and under 7.5t
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 55
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Journey as part of work

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 50
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Journey as part of work

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Goods vehicle (over 3.5t. and under 7.5t) occupant
Age 55
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)
Age 50
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

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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.