Latitude: 55.8189 / 55°49'8"N
Longitude: -3.6935 / 3°41'36"W
OS Eastings: 293987
OS Northings: 659704
OS Grid: NS939597
Mapcode National: GBR 21N4.5X
Mapcode Global: WH5S0.70GG
Approximate location: A71, Bathgate, West Lothian EH47
Accident ID
2009950000798
Date
Friday 30 January 2009
Time
18:56
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
2
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
A
Road Number
71
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 |
Car |
13 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 2499cc |
Male, 43 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Not at or within 20 metres of junction |
Going ahead other |
Nearside |
Hit Near/Offside crash barrier. |
2 |
Car |
4 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1398cc |
Male, 38 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Not at or within 20 metres of junction |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Left carriageway Nearside. Hit Other permanent object. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
Car occupant |
1 |
43 |
Male |
Slight |
2 |
Passenger |
Car occupant, Front seat passenger |
1 |
41 |
Male |
Slight |
3 |
Passenger |
Car occupant, Rear seat passenger |
1 |
29 |
Female |
Slight |
5 |
Passenger |
Car occupant, Rear seat passenger |
1 |
24 |
Female |
Slight |
4 |
Passenger |
Car occupant, Front seat passenger |
2 |
76 |
Male |
Serious |
6 |
Passenger |
Car occupant, Rear seat passenger |
2 |
22 |
Male |
Slight |