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The aim was to evaluate the prevalence and nature of e-scooter injuries in children under 16 in the UK.

Paediatric electric-scooter injuries: an emerging public health crisis?

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The aim was to evaluate the prevalence and nature of e-scooter injuries in children under 16 in the UK.
Retrospective observational study of e-scooter-related injuries in patients under 16 years old from January 2019 to December 2024
Conducted at three major trauma centers: Alder Hey, Sheffield, and Royal Manchester
Identified patients via electronic triage records and trauma lists
477 patients presented with increasing incidence over the six years; median age was 12 years
Most injuries were limb (76.8%), head (24.1%), and facial (18.4%); 10.4% of head injuries were serious (AIS 3 or 4)
74% of injured children lived in deprived areas, highlighting socioeconomic factors associated with injury.

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Retrospective study reviews rising e-scooter injuries in children, highlighting urgent need for safety regulations.

Sabir et al. (2026) studied this question.

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