Accident 2008950007348
Accident summary
On Saturday 23 August 2008 at 12:25 a slight collision occurred near A 720, City of Edinburgh involving 4 vehicles and 6 casualties (6 slight) 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: 50 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Setting: Urban
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2008950007348 |
| Police Reference | 950007348 |
| Date & Time |
Saturday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 4 |
| Casualties | 6 |
| Police Force | Lothian & Borders |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Urban |
| First Road | A 720 |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 50 mph |
| Local Authority District | 923 |
| Highway Authority | S12000036 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (4)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | FIAT PUNTO |
| Vehicle Age | 8 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1242cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 24 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | AUDI A4 |
| Vehicle Age | 8 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1595cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to go - held up |
Driver Information
| Age | 56 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | MAZDA 5 |
| Vehicle Age | 1 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1998cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to go - held up |
Driver Information
| Age | 41 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
| Home Area Type | Rural |
Vehicle 4
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to go - held up |
Driver Information
| Age | 19 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
Casualties (6)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 56 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 41 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 3 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Rural |
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 37 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 3 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Rural |
Casualty 4
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 10 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 3 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Rear seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Rural |
Casualty 5
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 7 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 3 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Rear seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Rural |
Casualty 6
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 3 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 3 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Rear seat passenger |
| 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.