Number of children injured in e-scooter crashes in England surges
The number of children involved in e-scooter crashes in England has surged, with the average age of those involved being 12 years old. Researchers found that almost 65% of those injured were male, and the most common injuries were to the limbs, followed by head and facial injuries. The study's findings have led to calls for speed limiters or mandated helmet use to improve safety.
- ▪The average age of those involved in e-scooter collisions was 12, with the youngest being nine years old.
- ▪Almost 65% of those injured were male, and the most common injuries were to the limbs, followed by head and facial injuries.
- ▪Fewer than 2% of patients had been wearing a helmet, and more than 80% of the injuries were sustained on private e-scooters.
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The study found the average age of those involved in e-scooter collisions was 12, with the youngest nine, while almost 65% of those injured were male. Photograph: Antons Jevterevs/AlamyView image in fullscreenThe study found the average age of those involved in e-scooter collisions was 12, with the youngest nine, while almost 65% of those injured were male. Photograph: Antons Jevterevs/AlamyRoad safetyNumber of children injured in e-scooter crashes in England surgesCalls for speed limiters or mandated helmet use after research into injuries at three paediatric trauma centres Hannah Al-Othman North of England CorrespondentWed 12 Aug 2026 06.36 EDTLast modified on Wed 12 Aug 2026 06.37 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe number of children involved in crashes on e-scooters has soared…
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