Latitude: 55.8989 / 55°53'56"N
Longitude: -3.2421 / 3°14'31"W
OS Eastings: 322430
OS Northings: 668010
OS Grid: NT224680
Mapcode National: GBR 50S7.W7
Mapcode Global: WH6SS.5ZFP
Accident ID
1998950796898
Date
Monday 17 August 1998
Time
07:05
Severity
Slight
Vehicles Involved
4
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 |
5 |
Petrol, 1590cc |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded. |
|
2 |
3 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1527cc |
Female, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Back |
Skidded. |
|
3 |
5 |
Petrol, 1994cc |
Male, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Back |
Skidded. |
|
4 |
2 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1753cc |
Male, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Offside |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
1 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Slight |
|
2 |
Driver or rider |
2 |
26 - 35 |
Female |
Slight |