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Car Accident #2011950007471

Edinburgh, City of, Mon 21st Nov 2011 16:40

A720 Dual carriageway Edinburgh, City of

Police Force: Lothian and Borders

Severity: Slight

Accident Location

Easting: 318760, Northing: 670150

Longitude: -3.301425, Latitude: 55.917596

Accident Details

Accident Ref 2011950007471
Police Force Lothian and Borders
Accident Severity Slight
Number of Vehicle 2
Number of Casualties 2
Date/Time Mon 21st Nov 2011 16:40
Local Authority District Edinburgh, City of
Local Authority Highway Edinburgh, City of (S12000036)
Road A 720 (Dual carriageway)
Speed Limit 70
Junction Slip road
Give way or uncontrolled
Pedestrian Crossing None within 50 metres
No physical crossing facilities within 50 metres
Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None
Area Type Rural
Police Attended? Yes
LSOA of Accident Location

Vehicle Details

Vehicle #1

Vehicle Type Car
Make/Model VAUXHALL MERIVA LIFE 8V
Engine Capacity (cc) 1598
Age of Vehicle (years) 7
Age Band of Driver 46 - 55
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 Cleared junction or waiting/parked at junction exit
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 Petrol

Vehicle #2

Vehicle Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model FORD TRANSIT 100 T350L RWD
Engine Capacity (cc) 2402
Age of Vehicle (years) 2
Age Band of Driver 36 - 45
Driver Gender Male
Journey Purpose Not known
Towing/Articulation No tow/articulation
Vehicle Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping
Vehicle Location On main c'way - not in restricted lane
Junction Location Cleared junction or waiting/parked at junction exit
Skidding/Overturning None
Hit Object in Carriageway None
Hit Object off Carriageway None
Vehicle Leaving Carriageway Did not leave carriageway
Point Of Impact Back
Was Vehicle Left Hand Drive? No
Propulsion Type Heavy oil

Casualty Details

Casualty #2 Vehicle #1

Casualty Class Driver or rider
Casualty Gender Male
Age Band Of Casualty 46 - 55
Casualty Severity Slight
Casualty Type Car occupant
Pedestrian Location Not a Pedestrian
Pedestrian Movement Not a Pedestrian

Casualty #1 Vehicle #2

Casualty Class Driver or rider
Casualty Gender Male
Age Band Of Casualty 36 - 45
Casualty Severity Slight
Casualty Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Pedestrian Location Not a Pedestrian
Pedestrian Movement Not a Pedestrian

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