Doctors show CT scans of serious injuries as a result of e-scooter use

By Global News

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Doctors say people often express regret about using e-scooters after an injury. And as the popularity of the devices rises, medical professionals are warning about alarming increases in severe injuries among children and teenagers. Experts report that e-scooter crashes requiring medical attention are occuring daily during the summer months. Health reporter Katherine Ward goes behind the scenes at SickKids hospital in Toronto where experts show us different injuries and explain how serious things they can be. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@globalnews.ca?lang=en #GlobalNews #escooter

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