Injuries from electric scooters are rising in Sweden, with children and young people hit hardest according to medical staff.
Injuries such as crushed skulls, broken ribs and dislodged jaws are reported more frequently in connection with electric scooter accidents. The accidents are rising especially among children and young people, where some vehicles reach speeds comparable to cars. Intensive care nurse Catrine Wenger describes the situation as a major problem. She stresses that the development is concerning for medical staff. The information comes from an article published on 8 June 2026 by Dagens Nyheter.
