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Hundreds of children hurt in 'serious' e-scooter accidents
Doctors say 477 under-16s were treated at three trauma centres as helmet use stayed below 2% and injuries kept rising.
- Researchers in the Emergency Medicine Journal report a surge in pediatric e-scooter injuries, with three trauma centers in Liverpool, Manchester, and Sheffield treating 477 under-16s between 2019 and 2024. The average age of injured riders was 12.
- Experts describe the private e-scooter landscape as the 'Wild West,' with 80% of incidents involving private models despite their use on public roads being illegal. Riders account for 95% of these injuries.
- Head injuries constitute 24.1% of cases, yet under 2% of injured children wore helmets. Around 11% involved collisions with vehicles, often resulting in more serious harm.
- A Department for Transport spokesperson stated the government is 'bringing forward new laws to make their use safe and legal, including consulting on requirements like helmets.' Current law prohibits private e-scooters on public roads.
- Researchers demand urgent legislative reviews, including speed limiters and mandatory helmet use, to address 59 reported e-scooter deaths, 10 of which involved individuals under 18. Retailers must advise customers of current laws.
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