‘Very sharp increase’ in children arriving in emergency after crashes, doctors warn, as assessment of how to best legalise e-scooters continuesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastChildren as young as five end up in hospital with e-scooter and e-bike injuries as officials warn growing use could further clog emergency rooms.As New South Wales contemplates how best to legalise the electric transport devices, doctors have urged MPs to impose strict regulation including bans on riders aged under 16.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading…
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Publish date : 2024-10-30 03:53:17
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Trauma surgeons sound grim warning on e-scooter danger at NSW inquiry
