Latitude: 55.9795 / 55°58'46"N
Longitude: -3.3964 / 3°23'47"W
OS Eastings: 312960
OS Northings: 677160
OS Grid: NT129771
Mapcode National: GBR 20.WBY0
Mapcode Global: WH6S9.SYVX
Accident ID
1998950233098
Date
Wednesday 4 March 1998
Time
09:30
Severity
Slight
Vehicles Involved
3
Casualties
4
Local Authority (Administrative)
Edinburgh, City of
Local Authority (Highways)
City of Edinburgh Council
Police Force
Lothian and Borders
Road Class
A
Road Number
8000
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Daylight
Weather Conditions
Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Wet or damp
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 |
9 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 12700cc |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded. |
|
2 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
3 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 2068cc |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Waiting to go - held up |
Back |
|
3 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
1 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 2496cc |
Male, 21 - 25 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Nearside |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
2 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Slight |
2 |
Driver or rider |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
3 |
21 - 25 |
Male |
Slight |
3 |
Passenger |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
3 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Slight |
4 |
Passenger |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
3 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Slight |