E-scooter injuries on the rise in B.C.

E-scooter injuries on the rise in B.C.

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For many in Vancouver, e-scooters are one of the best ways to get around town. But with injuries on the rise, health officials are raising the alarm -- especially for riders under 16. Kurt Black reports.

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