A teenage girl has died after the e-scooter she was riding was involved in a collision with a vehicle in London, just hours after an independent inquiry raised concerns over their safety.
The Met Police issued the following statement earlier today:
“An investigation is underway following a fatal road traffic collision in Newham.
“Police were called at approximately 13:35hrs on Monday, 21 March to reports of a van in collision with an e-scooter in Green Street, E13.
“Officers and London Ambulance Service attended.
“The rider of the e-scooter, a girl believed aged 14, was treated at the scene but died from her injuries. Next of kin have been informed. The driver of the van is with police – he has not been arrested. Road closures remain in place. Enquiries into the circumstances continue.”
This tragic news comes just hours after the Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety issued advice and urged for changes to the rules surrounding the use of e-scooters. You can view the report by visiting – ‘The safety of private e-scooters’ Interim report from PACTS – PACTS
