A teenage boy is in a “critical” condition and fighting for his life in hospital following an e-scooter crash in Glasgow.
The 18-year-old had been travelling on the scooter along with a 16-year-old boy when it crashed on the city’s Holmbyre Road.
Police said they were called to the incident at about 12.05am on Sunday.
Both teenagers were taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital for treatment, with the 16-year-old later being released.
Police said they were called to the incident at about 12.05am on Sunday
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However, police said that the 18-year-old remains in a “critical” condition.
The road was closed for more than six hours to allow collision investigators to examine the scene.
Road Policing Sergeant Jim Dewar said: “We don’t believe at this time there was any other vehicle involved, however our inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.
“I’d like to appeal to the public for help.
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“Were you in the area around the time and witnessed what happened or perhaps saw the e-scooter before the crash?
“Do you have dashcam footage which has captured the e-scooter or anything else of importance?
“If you do, please get in touch with us.”
Anyone with information is urged to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting reference 0028 of February 23.
The road was closed for more than six hours to allow collision investigators to examine the scene
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Earlier this week, drivers were warned they could face penalty points on their licence and hefty fines for crimes committed by their children under UK law.
According to reports, parents could face a £300 fine and six penalty points on their driving licences if their children are caught riding illegal e-bikes on UK roads.
The penalties, which are designed to crack down on non-compliant e-bikes, can be transferred from under-18s to their parents under a specific section of law.
These sanctions issued by police apply when young people are found riding e-bikes which fail to meet the UK’s legal requirements.
