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Teenage girl on e-scooter hit by car during school traffic in Midlands
A young electric scooter rider in Laois has been knocked down by a car and taken to hospital.
The crash took place on a pedestrian crossing on the Dublin Road in Portlaoise, beside St Peter & Paul's Church, this Thursday morning, October 26 at about 9am.
A girl aged 16 who was riding a scooter was hit by a car, Gardaí have confirmed.
Her injuries are understood to be not life-threatening. The teenager was taken by ambulance to Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise.
Laois gardaí have launched an investigation into the collision, and are appealing for any witnesses to contact Portlaoise Garda Station.
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