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E-bike Dangers: Kids at Risk of Hidden Injuries

Published 4 weeks ago
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Australian kids face serious, often unseen injuries from high-powered e-bikes, with a surge in cases leading to calls for stricter regulations and safer streets. Hospital admissions for e-scooter injuries have more than doubled, mostly among young boys, and several states are considering bans or drivers licenses for users. The human toll is evident in tragic stories like that of eight-year-old Zeke Hondow, who died after a head-on crash, highlighting the need for better safety measures and enforcement on imports.

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