Serious crash on the A48(M) in Cardiff - 8 Nov 2015
Accident reference 2015621501930
Accident summary
On Sunday 8 November 2015 at 01:48 a serious collision occurred near A48(M), Cardiff involving 1 vehicle (taxi/private hire car) and 1 casualty (1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as raining no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 70 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2015621501930 |
| Police Reference | 621501930 |
| Date & Time |
Sunday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 1 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | South Wales |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A48(M) |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Local Authority District | 741 |
| Highway Authority | W06000015 |
| LSOA Code | W01001843 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - lights lit |
| Weather Conditions | Raining no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (1)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Taxi/Private hire car |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 48 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Taxi/Private hire car occupant |
| Age | 22 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Rear seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
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This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.