Latitude: 55.8809 / 55°52'51"N
Longitude: -2.9886 / 2°59'19"W
OS Eastings: 338248
OS Northings: 665744
OS Grid: NT382657
Mapcode National: GBR 70KF.RQ
Mapcode Global: WH7V7.2G30
Accident ID
2008950003401
Date
Wednesday 16 April 2008
Time
08:40
Severity
Slight
Vehicles Involved
3
Casualties
3
Local Authority (Administrative)
Midlothian
Local Authority (Highways)
Midlothian Council
Police Force
Lothian and Borders
Did Police Attend Scene of Accident?
Yes
Road Class
A
Road Number
68
Road Type
Dual carriageway
Junction
Other junction
Second Road Class
B
Second Road Number
6372
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 |
Car |
11 |
Petrol, 1796cc |
Male, 39 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Approaching junction or waiting/parked at junction approach |
Slowing or stopping |
Front |
|
2 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
Male, 29 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Approaching junction or waiting/parked at junction approach |
Slowing or stopping |
Back |
|
||
3 |
Car |
1 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1364cc |
Male, 56 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Approaching junction or waiting/parked at junction approach |
Slowing or stopping |
Back |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
Car occupant |
1 |
39 |
Male |
Slight |
2 |
Driver or rider |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
2 |
29 |
Male |
Slight |
3 |
Passenger |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
2 |
32 |
Male |
Slight |