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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Storm Newton

E-scooter riders face higher risk of traumatic injuries than motorcycle and bike riders, study finds

E-scooter riders face a significantly elevated risk of severe injuries, particularly to the brain and internal organs, compared to those on bicycles or motorcycles, new analysis suggests.

The study also highlighted that over one in ten e-scooter users were children, who were found to be more susceptible to injury, while helmet use remained "rare" among all riders.

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