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Two minors hospitalized after electric scooter accidents in Crete

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A 14-year-old fell into a pothole in Dafnes, sustaining serious injuries.
A 16-year-old lost control and fell from a bridge.
Both minors are currently in the Intensive Care Unit of the university hospital in Heraklion.
The incidents occurred within a 24-hour period, raising concerns.
The 14-year-old is reported to be out of danger despite serious head injuries.

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In Crete, two minors, a 13-year-old and a 16-year-old, are currently hospitalized in serious condition in the Intensive Care Unit of the University General Hospital of Heraklion (ΠΑΓΝΗ) following separate accidents involving electric scooters. The incidents occurred within a 24-hour period, raising concerns about scooter-related safety among local authorities.

The first accident involved the 13-year-old, who sustained severe head injuries after falling into a pothole in Dafnes on June 14. The subsequent incident occurred the following day when the 16-year-old lost control of his scooter and fell from a bridge. Both youths are now receiving medical attention in the hospital's pediatric intensive care unit.

Reports indicate that while the 16-year-old is still in critical condition, the 13-year-old is reported to be out of danger. The frequency of such accidents has sparked anxiety and discussions about the regulation and safety measures surrounding electric scooters in the region.

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The two injured minors remain in serious condition following separate e-scooter accidents in Crete.

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