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Dr. Rahul Sharma, chief of emergency medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, said that hospitals were seeing a rise in injuries among riders of so-called micromobility devices.
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Dr. Rahul Sharma, chief of emergency medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, stated that hospitals are observing an increase in injuries among riders of micromobility devices.
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- September 30, 2026 at 1:06 PM (1 week ago)
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- September 30, 2026 at 1:06 PM (1 week ago)
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/30/nyregion/e-bike-scooter-deaths-safety.html
Fatal crashes involving electric bikes and scooters in New York City have reached a record high in 2026, prompting officials to address the growing safety crisis. The article highlights contributing factors, victim profiles, and ongoing debates over regulations.
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