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Scooter rider critically hurt in collision in Ratingen

Dramatic incident in Ratingen: A 52-year-old E-Scooter rider met with an accident while abrupt braking, resulting in critical injuries that required hospitalization.

E-scooter rider suffers severe injuries in collision in Ratingen
E-scooter rider suffers severe injuries in collision in Ratingen

Scooter rider critically hurt in collision in Ratingen

On Monday afternoon, a concerning incident involving an E-Scooter occurred in Ratingen, Germany. The accident, which took place at 4 pm on Fritz-Bauer-Straße, heading towards Stadionring, involved a 52-year-old E-Scooter rider.

According to reports, the victim was from Düsseldorf and was riding his E-Scooter when he lost control, causing him to sustain serious injuries. The accident occurred at the entrance to Jägerhofstraße.

Emergency services were promptly called to the scene, and the injured rider was taken to a hospital for inpatient treatment. The specific name of the hospital was not disclosed in the available reports.

The accident did not involve any other vehicles, and it appears to have happened while the rider was braking. The direction of the accident was towards Stadionring.

This unfortunate incident further emphasises the potential dangers associated with E-Scooters. The exact condition of the victim is currently unknown.

It is worth noting that this accident occurred on Fritz-Bauer-Straße, near the location of a previous incident involving an E-Scooter. While the use of E-Scooters has grown in popularity, it is crucial for riders to exercise caution and adhere to safety guidelines to minimise the risk of accidents.

Our thoughts are with the victim and his family during this difficult time. We will continue to monitor this developing story and provide updates as more information becomes available.

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