Latitude: 55.8916 / 55°53'29"N
Longitude: -3.1798 / 3°10'47"W
OS Eastings: 326310
OS Northings: 667120
OS Grid: NT263671
Mapcode National: GBR 6079.CW
Mapcode Global: WH6T0.452S
Accident ID
1997950082897
Date
Saturday 25 January 1997
Time
07:20
Severity
Slight
Vehicles Involved
5
Casualties
2
Local Authority (Administrative)
Edinburgh, City of
Local Authority (Highways)
City of Edinburgh Council
Police Force
Lothian and Borders
Road Class
A
Road Number
720
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
Wet or damp
Carriageway Hazards
Vehicle load on road
Special Conditions at Site
None
Area Type
Rural
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 |
Not known, |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Did not impact |
|
|||
2 |
4 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1769cc |
Female, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Offside |
Hit Other object. |
|
3 |
8 |
Petrol, 1993cc |
Male, 56 - 65 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded. Hit Kerb. Left carriageway Offside on to central reservation. Hit Central crash barrier. |
|
4 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
4 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1699cc |
Male, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Waiting to go - held up |
Back |
|
5 |
4 |
Petrol, 1299cc |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Slowing or stopping |
Front |
Skidded. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
5 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Slight |
|
2 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
5 |
11 - 15 |
Male |
Slight |