Latitude: 55.8026 / 55°48'9"N
Longitude: -4.0548 / 4°3'17"W
OS Eastings: 271300
OS Northings: 658500
OS Grid: NS713585
Mapcode National: GBR 013B.YS
Mapcode Global: WH4QP.PFC0
Accident ID
199897QB70512
Date
Tuesday 8 December 1998
Time
12:25
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
3
Casualties
4
Local Authority (Administrative)
South Lanarkshire
Local Authority (Highways)
South Lanarkshire Council
Police Force
Strathclyde
Road Class
Motorway
Road Number
74
Road Type
Dual carriageway
Junction
Slip road
Second Road Class
A
Second Road Number
725
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
Urban
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 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 4250cc |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Overtaking - nearside |
Front |
Skidded. Left carriageway Nearside. |
|
2 |
9 |
Petrol, 1905cc |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Waiting to go - held up |
Back |
Left carriageway Nearside. |
|
3 |
Petrol, 998cc |
Male, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Waiting to go - held up |
Nearside |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
2 |
0 - 5 |
Male |
Serious |
2 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
2 |
26 - 35 |
Female |
Serious |
3 |
Driver or rider |
2 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Slight |
|
4 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
2 |
26 - 35 |
Female |
Slight |