Boy hospitalised after e-scooter hits car near Shrewsbury
Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 13 Oct, 16:03 · Archive
An 11-year-old boy was taken to hospital after his e-scooter collided with a car in Shrewsbury on Monday afternoon.
An 11-year-old boy was taken to hospital after his e-scooter collided with a red Vauxhall Corsa on Monkmoor Road in Shrewsbury on Monday afternoon. The collision occurred around 4.15pm on the roundabout at Monkmoor Road towards Woodcote Way. The boy's injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident and asking anyone with dashcam footage to come forward. Those with information are asked to contact police quoting reference 302i of 12 October.
A Shrewsbury town centre businessman commented that the accident was inevitable, suggesting that e-scooter incidents have been a long-standing concern in the area.
How it is being reported
- Witnesses sought to Shrewsbury collision involving car and e-scooterPolice officers are appealing for witnesses following a collision in Shrewsbury yesterday afternoon, Monday 12 October.Shropshire Live · 13 Oct, 15:28
- ‘It was only a matter of time’ - Shrewsbury town centre businessman says e-scooter accident was inevitableA boy was taken to hospital after being hit on his e-scooter by a car on MondayShropshire Star · 13 Oct, 14:44
- Police appeal after boy, 11, taken to hospital after e-scooter crash in ShrewsburyThe incident on Monkmoor Road occurred just after 4pm on Monday.Shropshire Star · 13 Oct, 13:09
- Boy taken to hospital after e-scooter involved in crash with car near Shrewsbury police stationThe incident on Monkmoor Road occurred just after 4pm on Monday.Shropshire Star · 13 Oct, 09:54
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