Study: Escooter riders more prone to serious injuries than cyclists

Three out of five (60%) escooter users admitted to hospital following a collision in England and Wales in 2021 were admitted to a major trauma centre, a study published in online journal Injury Prevention found. — AFP

LONDON: Escooter riders involved in crashes are more likely to suffer serious injuries than cyclists, new research in the UK suggests.

Three out of five (60%) escooter users admitted to hospital following a collision in England and Wales in 2021 were admitted to a major trauma centre, a study published in online journal Injury Prevention found.