Serious Volkswagen Polo and Mercedes C Class crash on the A4361 in Swindon - 4 Jul 2024
Accident reference 2024547869324
Accident summary
On Thursday 4 July 2024 at 23:12 a serious collision occurred near A4361, Swindon involving 2 vehicles (mercedes c class, volkswagen polo) and 5 casualties (4 slight, 1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine + high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 60 mph
- Road type: Single carriageway
- Junction: Not recorded
- 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 | 2024547869324 |
| Police Reference | 547869324 |
| Date & Time |
Thursday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 5 |
| Police Force | Wiltshire |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A4361 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 60 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Highway Authority | E06000030 |
| Current Highway Authority | E06000030 |
| LSOA Code | E01015585 |
Junction Information
| Junction Detail | Unknown |
| Junction Detail (Historic) | Crossroads |
| Junction Control | Give way or uncontrolled |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - no lighting |
| Weather Conditions | Fine + high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| 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 2024547863324
SlightAccident 2024547986424
SlightAccident 2024547908824
SlightAccident 2024547875924
SlightAccident 2024547921424
SlightAccident 2024547773324
SlightVehicles (2)
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | MERCEDES C CLASS |
| Vehicle Age | 6 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2143cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Unknown |
Driver Information
| Age | 44 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| IMD Decile | 10 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | VOLKSWAGEN POLO |
| Vehicle Age | 12 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1390cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Unknown |
Driver Information
| Age | 22 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| IMD Decile | 2 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualties (5)
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 44 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| IMD Decile | 10 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 23 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Rear seat passenger |
| IMD Decile | 5 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualty 5
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 40 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
| IMD Decile | 8 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualty 4
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 22 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
| IMD Decile | 5 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 22 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| IMD Decile | 2 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Premium insight
Swindon collision report
Includes this collision and wider Swindon 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.