Serious Volvo Model Missing and Ford Transit and Iveco-Ford Model Missing crash on the M8 in North Lanarkshire - 21 Jun 1999

Accident reference 199997NB70306

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 21 June 1999 at 12:40 a serious collision occurred near Motorway 8, North Lanarkshire involving 3 vehicles (volvo model missing, ford transit, iveco-ford model missing) and 2 casualties (1 slight, 1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as daylight. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 55.836074, -3.932016

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199997NB70306
Police Reference 97NB70306
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 2
Police Force Strathclyde
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road Motorway 8
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 932
Highway Authority S12000050

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 Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over
Make/Model VOLVO Model Missing
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 12130cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 38
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model FORD TRANSIT
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 2496cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 22
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over
Make/Model IVECO-FORD Model Missing
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 32
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Goods vehicle (7.5 tonnes mgw and over) occupant
Age 38
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 22
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

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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.