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22 October 2026

E-scooter fall-related hospitalisations surge in Australia

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E-scooter fall-related hospitalisations surge in Australia

A health report recorded 4,089 hospitalisations for injuries sustained in incidents involving powered scooters in 2024-25, more than triple the 2019 figure.

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