Possible Clues:

• Chance compiler had to cut stress
• Unexpected event
• Mishap caused by stress - I'd go into it
• 'I'd be involved in the mishap, in a manner of speaking (8)'
• Unfortunate unintentional incident
• Stress keeping identification in disaster
• Bill takes detectives to hospital department after crash
• Fender bender, e.g.
• 'A double century I make a hole in, but not on purpose (8)'
• Calamity