Latitude: 51.6802 / 51°40'48"N
Longitude: -3.929 / 3°55'44"W
OS Eastings: 266727
OS Northings: 199695
OS Grid: SS667996
Mapcode National: GBR GY.P9PY
Mapcode Global: VH4K3.V179
Accident ID
2014621401770
Date
Thursday 2 October 2014
Time
02:06
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
3
Casualties
5
Local Authority (Administrative)
Swansea
Local Authority (Highways)
Swansea Council
Police Force
South Wales
Did Police Attend Scene of Accident?
Yes
Road Class
Motorway
Road Number
4
Road Type
Dual carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions
Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Dry
Carriageway Hazards
None
Special Conditions at Site
None
Area Type
Urban
Pedestrian Crossing
No physical crossing facilities within 50 metres
Pedestrian Crossing Control
None within 50 metres
Ref |
Type |
Vehicle Age |
Engine |
Driver |
Where |
Doing What |
First Impact |
Outcome |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Car |
6 |
Petrol, 1388cc |
Male, 19 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Not at or within 20 metres of junction |
Going ahead other |
Nearside |
Skidded and overturned. Left carriageway Nearside and rebounded. Hit Near/Offside crash barrier. |
2 |
Car |
12 |
Petrol, 1149cc |
Male, 23 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Not at or within 20 metres of junction |
Going ahead other |
Nearside |
Skidded and overturned. Left carriageway Nearside and rebounded. Hit Other permanent object. |
3 |
Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
8 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 12580cc |
Male, 51 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Not at or within 20 metres of junction |
Going ahead other |
Offside |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
Car occupant |
1 |
19 |
Male |
Serious |
2 |
Driver or rider |
Car occupant |
2 |
23 |
Male |
Slight |
4 |
Passenger |
Car occupant, Front seat passenger |
2 |
24 |
Male |
Slight |
5 |
Passenger |
Car occupant, Rear seat passenger |
2 |
18 |
Male |
Slight |
3 |
Driver or rider |
Goods vehicle (7.5 tonnes mgw and over) occupant |
3 |
51 |
Male |
Slight |