Serious Rover 800 Series and Ford Transit crash on the A48 in Carmarthenshire - 29 Apr 2001

Accident reference 200163AC03601

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 29 April 2001 at 03:00 a serious collision occurred near A48, M4, Carmarthenshire involving 2 vehicles (rover 800 series, ford transit) and 2 casualties (2 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - lights unlit. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Roundabout
  • Junction: Roundabout
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 51.746184, -4.065579

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 200163AC03601
Police Reference 63AC03601
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Dyfed-Powys
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A48
Second Road M4
Road Type Roundabout
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 751
Highway Authority W06000010

Junction Information

Junction Detail Roundabout
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights unlit
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model ROVER 800 SERIES
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 1994cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Turning left

Driver Information

Age 41
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Minibus (8-16 passenger seats)
Make/Model FORD TRANSIT
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 50
Sex Male
Home Area Type Unknown

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Minibus (8-16 passenger seats) occupant
Age 29
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Minibus (8-16 passenger seats) occupant
Age 35
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

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.