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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Albert Toth

Nearly 500 people seriously injured in e-scooter collisions last year, official data reveals

Nearly 500 people in Great Britain were seriously injured in collisions involving e-scooters last year, official data has shown.

The serious injuries were among an estimated 1,484 casualties in crashes involving electric scooters, the Department for Transport (DfT) said, up from 1,390 in 2024.

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