Two children in e-scooter accident with tram seriously injured!
Two children in e-scooter accident with tram seriously injured!
On Thursday evening, July 18, 2025, a serious accident occurred in Munich, which impressively focused on the dangers of the e-scooter driving for children. Two 12-year-old boys were traveling with an e-scooter when they crashed into a tram at the confluence of Else-Rosenfeld-Straße and Krellerstrasse. According to [tz.de] (https://www.tz.de/muenchen/stadt/schwere-wehne-zwoelfjaehrige-prelen-mit-scooter- against-trambahn-93841304.html) the incident happened at around 8 p.m.
The driver of the e-scooter suffered a traumatic brain trauma in the collision and had to be flown to the accident clinic in Murnau by rescue helicopter, but where he is now out of danger. His passenger was brought to a Munich hospital with mild injuries. Both boys did not wear a helmet at the time of the accident-a risky decision that appears fatal again with regard to the re-flammed discussion about the security of e-scooters for children.
cause of the accident and safety regulations
The police have already investigated the accidental course of the accident. Despite the severity of the injuries, no criminal investigations against the driver of the driver or other adults have been initiated. Rather, these are administrative offenses because children up to the age of 14 are not allowed to use e-scooters. Driving for two on a scooter and driving on sidewalks are also clear violations of the traffic rules. According to the sueddeutsche.de, the boys drove on the sidewalk when the tram grabbed them.
The security situation of young people who drive e-scooters is also evident in current studies. An investigation by the MedUni Vienna convinced with alarming results: E-scooter drivers have a significantly higher risk of being involved in serious accidents. In the study, more than 600 children and adolescents were analyzed, over half of them suffer from serious head injuries, which often require surgical interventions. [The press] (https://www.diepresse.com/19786855/kinder-und-jugendliche-oft-schweren-e-e-scooter injuries) emphasizes that the injury rate among young people is particularly worrying in e-scooter accidents.
an appeal to security
In view of these tragic events, it becomes clear that it is time to think seriously about security measures. The experiences of the police and accident research show how urgently the need for prevention strategies, education and wearing protective clothing is. While the number of e-scooters in traffic is increasing, the risks also seem to be gaining weight, especially for minor drivers. Preventive measures and public reconnaissance campaigns are required to prevent such tragic accidents in the future.For the city of Munich, it is to be hoped that the injured boys will soon get back on their feet. The incident should serve as a wake -up call for all road users. In a city that booms in the e-scooter, the responsibility for security lies on the shoulders of adults and the legislator. Only together can a safer environment be created for the youngest.
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| Ort | Else-Rosenfeld-Straße, 81673 München, Deutschland |
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