A girl was injured in Yekaterinburg after two unidentified riders on electric scooters collided on a city street. The incident was reported by E1 news agency.
The collision occurred on a public street on March 8. A local passerby described how he was walking toward a bus stop when the riders suddenly crashed into him from behind. He recounted, I was knocked over and slid several meters across the asphalt. I hit my head and face as I landed on the ground. The account was shared by the publication and later confirmed by witnesses and authorities.
Following the impact, the girl remained on the ground for several minutes before she could stand. Meanwhile, the two scooter riders did not stop. They continued on their way, traveling on their electric scooters as if nothing had happened. The scene raised concerns among bystanders about pedestrian safety and the speed and behavior of scooter riders in the area.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene and provided medical assessment. The victim was diagnosed with bruising around the ribs and soft tissue injuries to the legs and arms. She received care at a local medical facility and later provided a statement to the police describing the events leading up to the collision. The initial medical evaluation indicated no life-threatening injuries, but further monitoring and treatment were advised based on her symptoms and the impact of the fall. (Source: E1)
Law enforcement officials have opened an investigation into the incident. They are reviewing witness statements, CCTV footage, and any available device data to determine the sequence of events and identify the riders involved. authorities emphasized that pedestrians and riders alike must exercise caution in busy city streets and that reporting such incidents helps improve public safety measures. (Source: E1)
In a related note, there were other reports from St. Petersburg about electric scooter incidents involving pedestrians. A separate event involved an elderly person struck by a scooter, which has prompted renewed discussions about safety regulations and urban mobility across multiple Russian cities. These incidents underscore the importance of clear rules for sharing sidewalks and streets, rider responsibility, and the need for targeted safety campaigns to protect vulnerable pedestrians in busy urban zones. (Source: E1)