Serious crash on the B766 - 31 Jan 1979
Accident reference 197997FB18901
Serious Accident
Accident summary
On Wednesday 31 January 1979 at 06:15 a serious collision occurred near B766 involving 1 vehicle (bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)) and 43 casualties (37 slight, 6 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as raining no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 30 mph
- Road type: Single carriageway
- Junction: T or staggered junction
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 197997FB18901 |
| Police Reference | 97FB18901 |
| Date & Time |
Wednesday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 1 |
| Casualties | 43 |
| Police Force | Strathclyde |
Road & Location Details
| First Road | B766 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 30 mph |
| Local Authority District | 836 |
Junction Information
| Junction Detail | T or staggered junction |
| Junction Control | Give way or uncontrolled |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - lights lit |
| Weather Conditions | Raining no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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Vehicles (1)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats) |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead left-hand bend |
Driver Information
| Age | 37 |
| Sex | Male |
Casualties (43)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
| Age | 46 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Bus/Coach Passenger | Seated passenger |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
| Age | 58 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Bus/Coach Passenger | Seated passenger |
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
| Age | 29 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Bus/Coach Passenger | Seated passenger |
Casualty 4
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
| Age | 40 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Bus/Coach Passenger | Seated passenger |
Casualty 5
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
| Age | 61 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Bus/Coach Passenger | Seated passenger |
Casualty 6
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
| Age | 30 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Bus/Coach Passenger | Seated passenger |
Casualty 7
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
| Age | 37 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Bus/Coach Passenger | Seated passenger |
Casualty 8
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
| Age | 48 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Bus/Coach Passenger | Seated passenger |
Casualty 9
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
| Age | 60 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Bus/Coach Passenger | Seated passenger |
Casualty 10
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
| Age | 40 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Bus/Coach Passenger | Seated passenger |
Casualty 11
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
| Age | 53 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Bus/Coach Passenger | Seated passenger |
Casualty 12
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
| Age | 51 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Bus/Coach Passenger | Seated passenger |
Casualty 13
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
| Age | 51 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Bus/Coach Passenger | Seated passenger |
Casualty 14
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
| Age | 57 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Bus/Coach Passenger | Seated passenger |
Casualty 15
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
| Age | 55 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Bus/Coach Passenger | Seated passenger |
Casualty 16
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
| Age | 25 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Bus/Coach Passenger | Seated passenger |
Casualty 17
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
| Age | 56 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Bus/Coach Passenger | Seated passenger |
Casualty 18
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
| Age | 58 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Bus/Coach Passenger | Seated passenger |
Casualty 19
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
| Age | 31 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Bus/Coach Passenger | Seated passenger |
Casualty 20
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
| Age | 26 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Bus/Coach Passenger | Seated passenger |
Casualty 21
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
| Age | 29 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Bus/Coach Passenger | Seated passenger |
Casualty 22
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
| Age | 19 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Bus/Coach Passenger | Seated passenger |
Casualty 23
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
| Age | 20 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Bus/Coach Passenger | Seated passenger |
Casualty 24
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
| Age | 64 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Bus/Coach Passenger | Seated passenger |
Casualty 25
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
| Age | 25 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Bus/Coach Passenger | Seated passenger |
Casualty 26
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
| Age | 24 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Bus/Coach Passenger | Seated passenger |
Casualty 27
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
| Age | 19 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Bus/Coach Passenger | Seated passenger |
Casualty 28
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
| Age | 22 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Bus/Coach Passenger | Seated passenger |
Casualty 29
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
| Age | 17 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Bus/Coach Passenger | Seated passenger |
Casualty 30
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
| Age | 40 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Bus/Coach Passenger | Seated passenger |
Casualty 31
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
| Age | 67 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Bus/Coach Passenger | Seated passenger |
Casualty 32
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
| Age | 64 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Bus/Coach Passenger | Seated passenger |
Casualty 33
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
| Age | 23 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Bus/Coach Passenger | Seated passenger |
Casualty 34
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
| Age | 50 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Bus/Coach Passenger | Seated passenger |
Casualty 35
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
| Age | 46 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Bus/Coach Passenger | Seated passenger |
Casualty 36
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
| Age | 54 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Bus/Coach Passenger | Seated passenger |
Casualty 37
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
| Age | 45 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Bus/Coach Passenger | Seated passenger |
Casualty 38
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
| Age | 46 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Bus/Coach Passenger | Seated passenger |
Casualty 39
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
| Age | 46 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Bus/Coach Passenger | Seated passenger |
Casualty 40
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
| Age | 37 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
Casualty 41
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
| Age | 48 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Bus/Coach Passenger | Seated passenger |
Casualty 42
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
| Age | 23 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Bus/Coach Passenger | Seated passenger |
Casualty 43
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
| Age | 17 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Bus/Coach Passenger | Seated passenger |
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Data Source
This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.