Two e-scooter riders collide in Yekaterinburg, teen hospitalized briefly

Authorities in Yekaterinburg are investigating a crash between two rental e-scooters. The incident took place on Ulitsa Vosmogo Marta near building No. 43 on June 26, 2026, at 6:24 p.m. A teenage girl was injured and taken to hospital after the collision. A 21-year-old man on a Yurent rental scooter and a 16-year-old girl on a Whoosh scooter collided while travelling in opposite directions. Traffic inspectors arrived at the scene and carried out all necessary procedural actions.

The injured girl was transported by ambulance to Children’s City Clinical Hospital No. 9. After receiving medical treatment, she was discharged the same day.

An investigation into the crash is ongoing. A procedural decision will follow once the inquiry is complete. The GIBDD has urged riders of personal mobility devices to stay alert. They advise assessing the surroundings, anticipating path changes, and selecting safe speeds in urban areas. The case remains under review for further action.