Latitude: 55.4456 / 55°26'44"N
Longitude: -3.652 / 3°39'7"W
OS Eastings: 295600
OS Northings: 618100
OS Grid: NS956181
Mapcode National: GBR 25YG.4Q
Mapcode Global: WH5TR.WD45
Accident ID
199897QC00209
Date
Tuesday 1 September 1998
Time
20:55
Severity
Slight
Vehicles Involved
3
Casualties
2
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
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Darkness - no lighting
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 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
Male, 21 - 25 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Changing lane to left |
Back |
Left carriageway Offside on to central reservation. Hit Central crash barrier. |
||
2 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
1 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 2496cc |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded. Left carriageway Offside on to central reservation. Hit Central crash barrier. |
3 |
5 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 11600cc |
Male, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Jackknifed. Left carriageway Nearside. Hit Near/Offside crash barrier. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 |
Driver or rider |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
2 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Slight |
1 |
Driver or rider |
3 |
46 - 55 |
Male |
Slight |