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Queensland hospital data shows e-scooter injuries escalate to five per day
ABC News

Queensland hospital data shows e-scooter injuries escalate to five per day

9:59am, 11 February 2026 43 words
Executive Summary

Summary: Queensland hospital data reveals over five people daily seek emergency care for e-scooter injuries, with 2,000 cases in 2025 compared to 1,626 in 2024. Bone fractures and head injuries dominate, prompting calls for industry reform, infrastructure investment, and crackdowns on illegal e-scooter sales.

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Queensland hospital data shows e-scooter injuries escalate to five per day
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