Latitude: 55.7789 / 55°46'43"N
Longitude: -4.0216 / 4°1'17"W
OS Eastings: 273300
OS Northings: 655800
OS Grid: NS733558
Mapcode National: GBR 01CM.48
Mapcode Global: WH4QX.606N
Accident ID
199797QB70904
Date
Monday 21 April 1997
Time
14:00
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
4
Casualties
4
Local Authority (Administrative)
South Lanarkshire
Local Authority (Highways)
South Lanarkshire Council
Police Force
Strathclyde
Road Class
A
Road Number
723
Road Type
Dual carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Daylight
Weather Conditions
Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Dry
Carriageway Hazards
None
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 |
Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats) |
Male, 56 - 65 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
|
||
2 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Waiting to go - held up |
Back |
|
||
3 |
Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats) |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Waiting to go - held up |
Back |
|
||
4 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1905cc |
Male, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Waiting to go - held up |
Back |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
1 |
56 - 65 |
Male |
Serious |
4 |
Driver or rider |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
2 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Slight |
3 |
Driver or rider |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
3 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Slight |
2 |
Driver or rider |
4 |
46 - 55 |
Male |
Slight |