BMW 7 Series and Vauxhall Vectra and Volkswagen Golf crash on the M8 in City of Edinburgh - 5 Oct 2008
Accident reference 2008950008508
Accident summary
On Sunday 5 October 2008 at 12:30 a slight collision occurred near Motorway 8, A 720, City of Edinburgh involving 5 vehicles and 3 casualties (3 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: Roundabout
- Junction: Roundabout
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2008950008508 |
| Police Reference | 950008508 |
| Date & Time |
Sunday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 5 |
| Casualties | 3 |
| Police Force | Lothian & Borders |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | Motorway 8 |
| Second Road | A 720 |
| Road Type | Roundabout |
| Speed Limit | 50 mph |
| Local Authority District | 923 |
| Highway Authority | S12000036 |
Junction Information
| Junction Detail | Roundabout |
| Junction Control | Auto traffic signal |
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 (5)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | BMW 7 SERIES |
| Vehicle Age | 11 years |
| Engine Capacity | 4398cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 45 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | VAUXHALL VECTRA |
| Vehicle Age | 7 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2172cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 33 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | VOLKSWAGEN GOLF |
| Vehicle Age | 4 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2000cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 33 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
Vehicle 4
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | AUDI A4 |
| Vehicle Age | 9 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1896cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 32 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
Vehicle 5
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | RENAULT MEGANE |
| Vehicle Age | 7 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1390cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 44 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualties (3)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 33 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 57 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 51 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 5 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
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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.