Latitude: 55.5161 / 55°30'57"N
Longitude: -3.6882 / 3°41'17"W
OS Eastings: 293500
OS Northings: 626000
OS Grid: NS935260
Mapcode National: GBR 24PN.9G
Mapcode Global: WH5TC.9MZ4
Approximate location: A702, Biggar ML12 6RG
Accident ID
199897QC71112
Date
Wednesday 30 December 1998
Time
16:50
Severity
Fatal
Vehicles Involved
3
Casualties
15
Local Authority (Administrative)
South Lanarkshire
Local Authority (Highways)
South Lanarkshire Council
Police Force
Strathclyde
Road Class
A
Road Number
702
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Darkness - no lighting
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 |
Petrol, 2438cc |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead left-hand bend |
Front |
|
||
2 |
Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats) |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 4250cc |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead right-hand bend |
Front |
Left carriageway Nearside. Hit Other permanent object. |
|
3 |
Petrol, 2438cc |
Male, 66 - 75 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead left-hand bend |
Front |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
1 |
46 - 55 |
Female |
Fatal |
2 |
Driver or rider |
1 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Fatal |
|
5 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
1 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Serious |
6 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
1 |
11 - 15 |
Male |
Serious |
7 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
1 |
46 - 55 |
Male |
Serious |
15 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
1 |
16 - 20 |
Female |
Slight |
12 |
Driver or rider |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
2 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Slight |
13 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Seated passenger |
2 |
66 - 75 |
Male |
Slight |
14 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Seated passenger |
2 |
56 - 65 |
Female |
Slight |
3 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
3 |
56 - 65 |
Female |
Serious |
4 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
3 |
36 - 45 |
Female |
Serious |
8 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
3 |
56 - 65 |
Male |
Slight |
9 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
3 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Slight |
10 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
3 |
11 - 15 |
Male |
Slight |
11 |
Driver or rider |
3 |
66 - 75 |
Male |
Slight |