Volkswagen Crafter and Skoda Superb crash on the M8 in Glasgow City - 25 Apr 2025

Accident reference 2025991581919

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 25 April 2025 at 09:06 a slight collision occurred near M8, Glasgow City involving 2 vehicles (volkswagen crafter, skoda superb) 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: 50 mph
  • Road type: Slip road
  • Setting: Urban

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 55.849880, -4.294230

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2025991581919
Police Reference 991581919
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Unknown
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road M8
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Slip road
Speed Limit 50 mph
Highway Authority S12000049
Current Highway Authority S12000049

Environmental Conditions

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

Enhanced Collision Data

Injury Based Classification Yes
Adjusted Serious Casualties 0
Adjusted Slight Casualties 1

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Minibus (8-16 passenger seats)
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER
Engine Capacity 1968cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead

Driver Information

Age 61
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Journey as part of work
IMD Decile 7 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Taxi/Private hire car
Make/Model SKODA SUPERB
Engine Capacity 1968cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead

Driver Information

Age 56
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Journey as part of work
IMD Decile 2 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Minibus (8-16 passenger seats) occupant
Age 34
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Rear seat passenger
IMD Decile 9 (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.