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The Guardian // World

E-scooter injury toll revealed in study just ‘tip of the iceberg’ in Australia, doctors warn

Tuesday 3rd June 2025, 3:00PM

Data shows many children involved in e-scooter accidents speeding, not wearing helmets, and ‘doubling’ their friendsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastEvery three days, a child injured on an e-scooter would come through the emergency department doors at the Sunshine Coast university hospital, according to Dr Matthew Clanfield.Between 2023 and 2024, 176 children were treated at the Queensland hospital.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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