Serious MG Mgb crash on the A470 in Gwynedd - 21 Oct 1998
Accident reference 1998600GS5036
Accident summary
On Wednesday 21 October 1998 at 21:45 a serious collision occurred near A470, Gwynedd involving 1 vehicle (mg mgb) and 1 casualty (1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as unknown. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 60 mph
- Road type: Single carriageway
- Setting: Rural
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 1998600GS5036 |
| Police Reference | 600GS5036 |
| Date & Time |
Wednesday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 1 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | North Wales |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A470 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 60 mph |
| Local Authority District | 722 |
| Highway Authority | W06000002 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - no lighting |
| Weather Conditions | Unknown |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SeriousVehicles (1)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | MG MGB |
| Engine Capacity | 1798cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead left-hand bend |
Driver Information
| Age | 33 |
| Sex | Female |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 33 |
| Sex | Female |
| 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.