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24-year-old man dies in suspected e-scooter collision in Leeds
Police appeal for witnesses and investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident
Commentary:
Another fatal e-scooter accident has occurred in Leeds, raising concerns about the safety of this mode of transportation.
The police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward and help with the investigation.
A 24-year-old man was found injured in the car park of the Unite Students Broadcasting Tower building in Woodhouse Lane, Leeds.
The police were contacted by the ambulance service at 9:02 pm and upon arriving at the scene, they found the young man being attended to by paramedics.
Unfortunately, he was pronounced dead a short time later.
The man was discovered near a metal barrier at the car park, with his e-scooter nearby.
Enquiries have shown that he was travelling from work in Headingley to Leeds train station before being found.
Police have set up a scene in the car park and are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident.
The police are urgently appealing for witnesses who may have seen the incident or have any information about it to come forward.
Anyone with relevant information can contact the officers via 101, quoting reference 13230219385, or online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat.
This latest e-scooter collision highlights the need for caution when using this mode of transportation, especially in busy city centres where accidents are more likely to occur.
It is important to prioritize safety and follow traffic rules and guidelines to avoid accidents and ensure the safety of both the rider and other road users.