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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Storm Newton

Calls for new e-scooter legislation to prevent further injuries and deaths among children

There have been calls for a review of e-scooter legislation - (PA)

Close to 500 children across England have suffered e-scooter injuries since 2019, fresh research indicates.

The average age of injured youngsters was 12, with under 2% wearing helmets when accidents took place.

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