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Serious Mercedes C Class and Seat Leon and Audi A6 crash on the M4 in Bridgend - 2 Dec 2017

Accident reference 2017621701613

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 2 December 2017 at 17:17 a serious collision occurred near M4, Bridgend involving 10 vehicles 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 - no lighting. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 51.517001, -3.702601

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2017621701613
Police Reference 621701613
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 10
Casualties 1
Police Force South Wales
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road M4
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 740
Highway Authority W06000013
LSOA Code W01001000

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Raining no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards Previous accident

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Vehicles (10)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Motorcycle over 125cc and up to 500cc
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 1380cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 56
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Not known
Home Area Type Urban
IMD Decile 9 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model MERCEDES C CLASS
Vehicle Age 14 years
Engine Capacity 2148cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 38
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Not known
Home Area Type Unknown
IMD Decile 4 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model SEAT LEON
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 1598cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 46
Sex Female
Journey Purpose Not known
Home Area Type Urban
IMD Decile 3 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Vehicle 4

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model AUDI A6
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1968cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 56
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Not known
Home Area Type Urban
IMD Decile 10 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Vehicle 5

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model CITROEN NEMO
Engine Capacity 1248cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 41
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Not known
Home Area Type Rural
IMD Decile 4 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Vehicle 6

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model FIAT 500
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1248cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 48
Sex Female
Journey Purpose Not known
Home Area Type Unknown
IMD Decile 6 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Vehicle 7

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model FORD KA
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1242cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 23
Sex Female
Journey Purpose Not known
Home Area Type Rural
IMD Decile 5 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Vehicle 8

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 1968cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 39
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Not known
Home Area Type Urban
IMD Decile 10 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Vehicle 9

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 1896cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 31
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Not known
Home Area Type Urban
IMD Decile 1 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Vehicle 10

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model RENAULT TRAFIC
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1598cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 26
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Not known
Home Area Type Urban
IMD Decile 7 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 56
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Home Area Type Urban
IMD Decile 9 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

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