Ford Puma and Volkswagen Golf and Volvo Model Missing crash on the M8 in City of Edinburgh - 16 Sep 2024
Accident reference 2024991492476
Accident summary
On Monday 16 September 2024 at 13:20 a slight collision occurred near Motorway 8, City of Edinburgh involving 3 vehicles (ford puma, volvo model missing, volkswagen golf) and 1 casualty (1 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: 70 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2024991492476 |
| Police Reference | 991492476 |
| Date & Time |
Monday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 3 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Unknown |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | Motorway 8 |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Highway Authority | S12000036 |
| Current Highway Authority | S12000036 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
Enhanced Collision Data (2024)
| Injury Based Classification | Yes |
| Adjusted Serious Casualties | 0 |
| Adjusted Slight Casualties | 1 |
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SeriousVehicles (3)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | FORD PUMA |
| Vehicle Age | 2 years |
| Engine Capacity | 999cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Changing lane to right |
Driver Information
| Age | 44 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| IMD Decile | 5 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
| Make/Model | VOLVO MODEL MISSING |
| Vehicle Age | 4 years |
| Engine Capacity | 12777cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Unknown |
Driver Information
| Age | 36 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
| IMD Decile | 3 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | VOLKSWAGEN GOLF |
| Vehicle Age | 19 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2000cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Changing lane to right |
Driver Information
| Age | 46 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Commuting to/from work |
| IMD Decile | 5 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 42 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
| IMD Decile | 5 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
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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.