A 13-year-old boy was urgently airlifted to hospital following an e-scooter accident near the B&Q store on Furnham Road, Chard, at approximately 5:30 pm on Tuesday, September 16. Emergency responders were dispatched promptly to the scene after the young rider fell off a stand-on e-scooter.
Thankfully, the boy’s injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or permanent. His family has been informed and is receiving support. The incident led to the closure of the A358 for over five hours while police conducted a thorough investigation.
Avon and Somerset Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward. They are particularly interested in any dashcam or CCTV footage that might shed light on the circumstances surrounding the collision. Officers expressed gratitude to members of the public who stopped to assist the boy at the scene.
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The affected stretch of Furnham Road, between Furnham Close and Victoria Avenue, was reopened around 11 pm following the completion of the investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact police at 101, quoting reference number 5225261287.