Accident 2001950004974
Accident summary
On Wednesday 6 June 2001 at 16:15 a serious collision occurred near B 709, Scottish Borders involving 2 vehicles (mitsubishi l200, dennis model missing) and 5 casualties (1 serious, 4 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as raining no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 60 mph
- Road type: Single carriageway
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2001950004974 |
| Police Reference | 950004974 |
| Date & Time |
Wednesday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 5 |
| Police Force | Lothian & Borders |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | B 709 |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 60 mph |
| Local Authority District | 914 |
| Highway Authority | S12000026 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Raining no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
| Make/Model | MITSUBISHI L200 |
| Engine Capacity | 2477cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 30 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats) |
| Make/Model | DENNIS Model Missing |
| Vehicle Age | 12 years |
| Engine Capacity | 83cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 62 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Casualties (5)
Casualty 5
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
| Age | 30 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
| Age | 12 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Bus/Coach Passenger | Seated passenger |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
| Age | 13 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Bus/Coach Passenger | Seated passenger |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
| Age | 62 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Casualty 4
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
| Age | 12 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Bus/Coach Passenger | Seated passenger |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
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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.