Volkswagen Polo crash on the M73 in North Lanarkshire - 4 Jan 2004
Accident reference 200497NC70101
Accident summary
On Sunday 4 January 2004 at 18:55 a slight collision occurred near Motorway 73, A 80, North Lanarkshire involving 1 vehicle (volkswagen polo) and 2 casualties (2 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as raining no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 70 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Junction: Slip road
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 200497NC70101 |
| Police Reference | 97NC70101 |
| Date & Time |
Sunday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 1 |
| Casualties | 2 |
| Police Force | Strathclyde |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | Motorway 73 |
| Second Road | A 80 |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Local Authority District | 932 |
| Highway Authority | S12000050 |
Junction Information
| Junction Detail | Slip road |
| Junction Control | Give way or uncontrolled |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - lights lit |
| Weather Conditions | Raining no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (1)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | VOLKSWAGEN POLO |
| Vehicle Age | 3 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1390cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 63 |
| Sex | Female |
| Home Area Type | Rural |
Casualties (2)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 74 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Rural |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 63 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Rural |
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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.