Serious MG Montego and Nissan Micra and Ford Escort crash on the A720 - 7 Mar 1991

Accident reference 1991950279791

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 7 March 1991 at 17:00 a serious collision occurred near A720 involving 6 vehicles and 1 casualty (1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fog or mist. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: Slip road

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1991950279791
Police Reference 950279791
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 6
Casualties 1
Police Force Lothian & Borders

Road & Location Details

First Road A720
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 824

Junction Information

Junction Detail Slip road
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fog or mist
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (6)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model MG MONTEGO
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 1994cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model NISSAN MICRA
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 988cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Sex Female

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD ESCORT
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 1117cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Sex Female

Vehicle 4

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model PEUGEOT 205
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 1769cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Sex Male

Vehicle 5

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model FORD ESCORT
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1753cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 32
Sex Male

Vehicle 6

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1595cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 32
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 5

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.