Serious crash on the A55 in Denbighshire - 27 Apr 2016
Accident reference 201660U060046
Accident summary
On Wednesday 27 April 2016 at 07:08 a serious collision occurred near A55, Denbighshire involving 3 vehicles (car) and 4 casualties (3 slight, 1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as snowing no high winds. Road surface conditions were frost or ice. Lighting was described as daylight. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 70 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Setting: Rural
Location
Live road closures near here
Accidents, closures and roadworks within 10 km reported right now by National Highways and Traffic Wales.
Checking for live closures nearby…
Collision records on this page come from the Department for Transport's STATS19 data, which is published once a year, so a crash from today will not appear in the historical data yet. For today's incidents, check live A55 closures today.
Move Insights
Thinking of moving to this area?
Check flood risk, planning history, EPC ratings and more with a Move Insights property report.
Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 201660U060046 |
| Police Reference | 60U060046 |
| Date & Time |
Wednesday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 3 |
| Casualties | 4 |
| Police Force | North Wales |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A55 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Local Authority District | 723 |
| Highway Authority | W06000004 |
| LSOA Code | W01000248 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Snowing no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Frost or ice |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
Nearby or similar collisions
Explore other recorded collisions from the same authority area to understand the wider pattern of incidents nearby.
Accident 201660U059180
SlightAccident 201660U061762
SlightAccident 201660U063353
SlightAccident 201660U056514
SlightAccident 201660U056464
SlightAccident 201660U056234
SlightVehicles (3)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Parked |
Driver Information
| Age | 22 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead right-hand bend |
Driver Information
| Age | 38 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Parked |
Driver Information
| Age | 33 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
Casualties (4)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 22 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
Casualty 4
Basic Information
| Class | Pedestrian |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Pedestrian |
| Age | 28 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Pedestrian Location | On footway or verge |
| Pedestrian Movement | Unknown or other |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 38 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 33 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 3 |
Additional Details
Included with Pro
Denbighshire collision report
Includes this collision and wider Denbighshire trends.
Free 14-day Pro trial, no card needed
Need invoices or several seats? Email [email protected].
Quick Actions
Data Source
This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.