Leyland Model Missing and Ford Escort crash on the A70 - 27 Oct 1994

Accident reference 1994951148994

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 27 October 1994 at 13:00 a slight collision occurred near A70, A8 involving 3 vehicles (leyland model missing, ford escort) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: More than 4 arms (not roundabout)
  • Setting: Urban

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1994951148994
Police Reference 951148994
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 1
Police Force Lothian & Borders

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A70
Second Road A8
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 824

Junction Information

Junction Detail More than 4 arms (not roundabout)
Junction Control Auto traffic signal

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Pedestrian phase at traffic signal junction

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)
Make/Model LEYLAND Model Missing
Vehicle Age 10 years
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 53
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 57
Sex Female

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD ESCORT
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 18
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 57
Sex Female
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.