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Nearly 500 Seriously Injured in E-Scooter Collisions in Great Britain Last Year
Ten people, all of whom were e-scooter riders, were killed in collisions compared with six in 2024.
TL;DR
- Nearly 500 people were seriously injured in e-scooter collisions in Great Britain last year.
- Ten fatalities occurred in e-scooter collisions, an increase from six in the previous year.
- Overall road casualties and fatalities have been declining over the past decade.
- The government aims to reduce road deaths and serious injuries by 65% by 2035.
- Private e-scooter use is currently illegal in public spaces in Great Britain.