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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Jeanette Oldham & Paul Britton

Calls for 'death trap' e-scooter ban after boy, 12, dies in tragedy

Concerned residents have called for a ban on 'death trap' electric scooters following the tragic death of a 12-year-old boy in a collision with a bus.

The tragedy took place just before 8am yesterday - Tuesday - and the youngster's family are being supported by specially trained police officers, according to West Midlands Police.

The boy, who hasn't been named, suffered fatal injuries in a collision with bus in the Belchers Lane area of Bordesley Green, Birmingham.

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