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Car Accident #2011950006424

Edinburgh, City of, Tue 11th Oct 2011 17:20

A8 Single carriageway Edinburgh, City of

Police Force: Lothian and Borders

Severity: Serious

Accident Location

Easting: 322060, Northing: 673140

Longitude: -3.249503, Latitude: 55.945001

Accident Details

Accident Ref 2011950006424
Police Force Lothian and Borders
Accident Severity Serious
Number of Vehicle 2
Number of Casualties 2
Date/Time Tue 11th Oct 2011 17:20
Local Authority District Edinburgh, City of
Local Authority Highway Edinburgh, City of (S12000036)
Road A 8 (Single carriageway)
Speed Limit 30
Junction T or staggered junction
Give way or uncontrolled
Pedestrian Crossing None within 50 metres
Pedestrian phase at traffic signal junction
Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None
Area Type Urban
Police Attended? Yes
LSOA of Accident Location

Vehicle Details

Vehicle #1

Vehicle Type Car
Make/Model FORD FIESTA ZETEC S 90 TDCI
Engine Capacity (cc) 1560
Age of Vehicle (years) 2
Age Band of Driver 16 - 20
Driver Gender Male
Journey Purpose Not known
Towing/Articulation No tow/articulation
Vehicle Manoeuvre Going ahead other
Vehicle Location On main c'way - not in restricted lane
Junction Location Mid Junction - on roundabout or on main road
Skidding/Overturning None
Hit Object in Carriageway None
Hit Object off Carriageway None
Vehicle Leaving Carriageway Did not leave carriageway
Point Of Impact Front
Was Vehicle Left Hand Drive? No
Propulsion Type Heavy oil

Casualty Details

Casualty #1 Vehicle #1

Casualty Class Driver or rider
Casualty Gender Male
Age Band Of Casualty 16 - 20
Casualty Severity Serious
Casualty Type Car occupant
Pedestrian Location Not a Pedestrian
Pedestrian Movement Not a Pedestrian

Casualty #2 Vehicle #2

Casualty Class Passenger
Casualty Gender Male
Age Band Of Casualty 26 - 35
Casualty Severity Slight
Casualty Type Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)
Pedestrian Location Not a Pedestrian
Pedestrian Movement Not a Pedestrian

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