E-scooter Safety Alert: 59 Children Killed, 477 Injured Since 2019
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Alarming new research reveals that 59 children have died and nearly 500 have been injured while riding e-scooters since 2019. The youngest victims were just nine years old. The study, conducted across three major trauma centers in the UK, found a 15-fold increase in injuries involving children. Safety advocates call for measures like speed limiters and mandatory helmet use to prevent further tragedies.
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