Accident 2013950005088

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 18 September 2013 at 09:45 a serious collision occurred near A 1087, East Lothian involving 3 vehicles (vauxhall antara, optare model missing, vauxhall movano) and 12 casualties (5 serious, 7 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: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Crossroads
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 55.997564, -2.540769

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2013950005088
Police Reference 950005088
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 12
Police Force Lothian & Borders
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A 1087
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 921
Highway Authority S12000010

Junction Information

Junction Detail Crossroads
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model VAUXHALL ANTARA
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 2231cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 68
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Not known

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)
Make/Model OPTARE Model Missing
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 4250cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 40
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Journey as part of work
Home Area Type Rural

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model VAUXHALL MOVANO
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 2464cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 51
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Journey as part of work
Home Area Type Unknown

Casualties (12)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Car occupant
Age 68
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 4

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Car occupant
Age 78
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Rear seat passenger
Home Area Type Unknown

Casualty 7

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Car occupant
Age 62
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)
Age 40
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Home Area Type Rural

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)
Age 67
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Bus/Coach Passenger Alighting
Home Area Type Rural

Casualty 5

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)
Age 21
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Bus/Coach Passenger Alighting
Home Area Type Rural

Casualty 6

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)
Age 31
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Bus/Coach Passenger Alighting
Home Area Type Rural

Casualty 8

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)
Age 75
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Bus/Coach Passenger Alighting
Home Area Type Rural

Casualty 9

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)
Age 39
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Bus/Coach Passenger Alighting
Home Area Type Rural

Casualty 11

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)
Age 53
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Bus/Coach Passenger Seated passenger
Home Area Type Rural

Casualty 12

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)
Age 22
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Bus/Coach Passenger Seated passenger
Home Area Type Rural

Casualty 10

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 51
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 3

Additional Details

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.