Latitude: 55.8907 / 55°53'26"N
Longitude: -3.1711 / 3°10'16"W
OS Eastings: 326850
OS Northings: 667010
OS Grid: NT268670
Mapcode National: GBR 609B.86
Mapcode Global: WH6T0.865H
Accident ID
1998950125598
Date
Tuesday 3 February 1998
Time
14:25
Severity
Slight
Vehicles Involved
2
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
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 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 2500cc |
Male, 56 - 65 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded. Hit Kerb. Left carriageway Offside - crossed central reservation. |
||
2 |
1 |
Petrol, 2389cc |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 |
Passenger |
1 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Slight |
|
1 |
Driver or rider |
2 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Slight |