Skoda Fabia and Renault Trafic and Volkswagen Caddy crash on the M8 in North Lanarkshire - 15 Jan 2014
Accident reference 201497NE70401
Accident summary
On Wednesday 15 January 2014 at 07:00 a slight collision occurred near Motorway 8, North Lanarkshire involving 3 vehicles (skoda fabia, renault trafic, volkswagen caddy) 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
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 201497NE70401 |
| Police Reference | 97NE70401 |
| Date & Time |
Wednesday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 3 |
| Casualties | 2 |
| Police Force | Strathclyde |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | Motorway 8 |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Local Authority District | 932 |
| Highway Authority | S12000050 |
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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SeriousVehicles (3)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | SKODA FABIA |
| Vehicle Age | 1 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1197cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 24 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Commuting to/from work |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
| Make/Model | RENAULT TRAFIC |
| Vehicle Age | 6 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1995cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 27 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
| Make/Model | VOLKSWAGEN CADDY |
| Vehicle Age | 6 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1896cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 32 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualties (2)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
| Age | 27 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Rural |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
| Age | 27 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
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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.