Accident 2012950000990
Accident summary
On Thursday 16 February 2012 at 12:10 a serious collision occurred near A 701, B 7026, Midlothian involving 2 vehicles (car, volvo model missing) and 3 casualties (1 serious, 2 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as other. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 40 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Junction: Crossroads
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2012950000990 |
| Police Reference | 950000990 |
| Date & Time |
Thursday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 3 |
| Police Force | Lothian & Borders |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A 701 |
| Second Road | B 7026 |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 40 mph |
| Local Authority District | 929 |
| Highway Authority | S12000019 |
Junction Information
| Junction Detail | Crossroads |
| Junction Control | Auto traffic signal |
Pedestrian Crossing Information
| Human Control | None within 50 metres |
| Physical Facilities | Pedestrian phase at traffic signal junction |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Other |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Changing lane to left |
Driver Information
| Sex | Unknown |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats) |
| Make/Model | VOLVO Model Missing |
| Vehicle Age | 15 years |
| Engine Capacity | 9600cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 39 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualties (3)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
| Age | 73 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Bus/Coach Passenger | Seated passenger |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
| Age | 72 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Bus/Coach Passenger | Seated passenger |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
| Age | 66 |
| 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.