Serious Mercedes Ml Class and Renault Trafic and Volkswagen Caddy crash on the A346 in Wiltshire - 12 Mar 2024
Accident reference 2024542898724
Accident summary
On Tuesday 12 March 2024 at 10:45 a serious collision occurred near A346, Wiltshire involving 4 vehicles and 3 casualties (2 slight, 1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as raining no 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
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 | 2024542898724 |
| Police Reference | 542898724 |
| Date & Time |
Tuesday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 4 |
| Casualties | 3 |
| Police Force | Wiltshire |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A346 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 60 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Highway Authority | E06000054 |
| Current Highway Authority | E06000054 |
| LSOA Code | E01031868 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Raining no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
| Carriageway Hazards (Historic) | None |
Enhanced Collision Data (2024)
| Injury Based Classification | No |
| Adjusted Serious Casualties | 1 |
| Adjusted Slight Casualties | 0 |
Nearby or similar collisions
Explore other recorded collisions from the same authority area to understand the wider pattern of incidents nearby.
Accident 2024543349524
SlightAccident 2024542867924
SeriousAccident 2024542880824
SlightAccident 2024542839924
SlightAccident 2024542816624
SeriousAccident 2024542967424
SlightVehicles (4)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | MERCEDES ML CLASS |
| Vehicle Age | 14 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2987cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Unknown |
Driver Information
| Age | 64 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| IMD Decile | 9 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
| Make/Model | VOLKSWAGEN CADDY |
| Vehicle Age | 17 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1968cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Unknown |
Driver Information
| Age | 65 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
| IMD Decile | 8 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
| Make/Model | RENAULT TRAFIC |
| Vehicle Age | 2 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1997cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Unknown |
Driver Information
| Age | 26 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
| IMD Decile | 7 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 4
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Unknown |
Driver Information
| Age | 49 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| IMD Decile | 9 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualties (3)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 64 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| IMD Decile | 9 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
| Age | 65 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 3 |
Additional Details
| IMD Decile | 8 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
| Age | 26 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| IMD Decile | 7 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Premium insight
Wiltshire collision report
Includes this collision and wider Wiltshire trends.
Secure Stripe checkout • Instant access
Need a PO or multiple 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.