Dubai: 5 killed, 29 injured in e-scooter accidents over past 8 months

Getty Images

Of the injuries, two were severe and 14, moderate

Staff Writer, Khaleej Times

October 24, 2023

PHOTO

Five people were killed and 29 injured in e-scooter accidents across Dubai over the past eight months. The police recorded 32 accidents due to the “improper use” of e-scooters.

Of the injuries, two were severe and 14, moderate.

Major-General Saif Muhair Al Mazroui, director of the traffic department, said over 10,000 fines were imposed on riders in eight months. The police posted a video showing riders committing traffic violations:

Disclaimer: The content of this article is syndicated or provided to this website from an external third party provider. We are not responsible for, and do not control, such external websites, entities, applications or media publishers. The body of the text is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis and has not been edited in any way. Neither we nor our affiliates guarantee the accuracy of or endorse the views or opinions expressed in this article. Read our full disclaimer policy here.

ZAWYA NEWSLETTERS

RELATED ARTICLES

ZAWYA NEWSLETTERS

LATEST VIDEO