Hundreds of children hurt in 'serious' e-scooter accidents
3 sources·Updated August 11, 2026
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- The Independent·7h agoCalls for new e-scooter legislation to prevent further injuries and deaths among children
New research has shown nearly 500 children in England have suffered injuries from e-scooter incidents since 2019
Read at The Independent → - Medical Xpress·7h agoNearly 500 children injured by e-scooters since 2019, study in England shows
Nearly 500 children have been injured by e-scooters since 2019, with less than 2% reportedly wearing a helmet and an average age of just 12, according to a three-center study in England published online in Emergency Medicine Journal.
Read at Medical Xpress → - Sky News Home·20h agoHundreds of children hurt in 'serious' e-scooter accidents
Nearly 500 children in England have been hurt by e-scooters since 2019, a new study suggests.
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