Crash on the B712 - 22 Mar 1989

Accident reference 198995389G042

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 22 March 1989 at 08:20 a slight collision occurred near B712 involving 3 vehicles (bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)) and 5 casualties (5 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as raining + high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 198995389G042
Police Reference 95389G042
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 5
Police Force Lothian & Borders

Road & Location Details

First Road B712
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 828

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Raining + high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Vehicle Age 7 years
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 40
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)
Vehicle Age 11 years
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 48
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 2316cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 49
Sex Male

Casualties (5)

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Other vehicle occupant
Age 28
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 4

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Other vehicle occupant
Age 30
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 5

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Other vehicle occupant
Age 22
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)
Age 19
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Bus/Coach Passenger Seated passenger

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)
Age 48
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Data Source

This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.