Latitude: 55.8706 / 55°52'14"N
Longitude: -3.7053 / 3°42'19"W
OS Eastings: 293387
OS Northings: 665474
OS Grid: NS933654
Mapcode National: GBR 20KK.LD
Mapcode Global: WH5RM.1PTW
Accident ID
2004950010228
Date
Sunday 21 November 2004
Time
07:40
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
10
Casualties
6
Local Authority (Administrative)
West Lothian
Local Authority (Highways)
West Lothian Council
Police Force
Lothian and Borders
Did Police Attend Scene of Accident?
Yes
Road Class
Motorway
Road Number
8
Road Type
Dual carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions
Other
Road Surface Conditions
Frost or ice
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, 1798cc |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Back |
|
||
2 |
Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
5 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 11000cc |
Male, 56 - 65 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Back |
|
3 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
3 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1686cc |
Male, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Back |
|
4 |
1 |
Petrol, 1388cc |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded. Left carriageway Nearside. |
|
5 |
1 |
Petrol, 1794cc |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded. |
|
6 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
8 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1900cc |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Back |
|
7 |
10 |
Petrol, 2494cc |
Male, 21 - 25 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Back |
Skidded. Left carriageway Nearside. |
|
8 |
4 |
Petrol, 1299cc |
Male, 21 - 25 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
|
|
9 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
2 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1998cc |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Nearside |
Skidded. |
10 |
2 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1461cc |
Female, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Back |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 |
Driver or rider |
4 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Slight |
|
1 |
Driver or rider |
5 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Slight |
|
4 |
Driver or rider |
8 |
21 - 25 |
Male |
Slight |
|
5 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
8 |
21 - 25 |
Male |
Slight |
6 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
8 |
21 - 25 |
Male |
Slight |
3 |
Pedestrian |
Pedestrian, Unknown or other, Unknown or other |
10 |
36 - 45 |
Female |
Serious |