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E-Bikes and Scooters Crashing NYC | New York City News
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New York City hospitals are overwhelmed with e-bike and scooter injuries — broken bones, head trauma, even life-altering wounds — as crashes surge, with trauma cases linked to micromobility devices jumping from under 10% to over 50% in just five years. Pedestrians are often the worst hit, and while city officials push for safer streets and accountability from apps, reckless riding — like running red lights and weaving — remains rampant. Doctors are sounding the alarm: wear helmets, obey traffic laws, or risk serious, lasting harm.
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