Children as young as nine hurt in growing number of e-scooter crashes

• E-scooter injuries in children are rising significantly, with three major UK trauma centres (Liverpool, Manchester, Sheffield) reporting nearly 500 casualties under 16 years old
• Clinicians should anticipate increased presentations of e-scooter-related trauma across paediatric age groups, including children as young as nine
• Trauma centres should consider developing or reviewing protocols for e-scooter injury management given the growing caseload affecting their services

Three trauma centres - Liverpool, Manchester and Sheffield - say they have treated nearly 500 casualties under the age of 16.

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