Two twelve‑year‑old boys were injured on Friday afternoon, July 3, after losing control of an electric scooter near Cloverdale Mall in Etobicoke, Toronto. Police said one of the youths is in a life‑threatening condition while the other sustained injuries that required medical attention.
The incident occurred in the vicinity of the shopping centre, an area that sees regular pedestrian and vehicular traffic. According to Toronto police, the boys were riding the scooter when it became unmanageable, causing the crash. Both children are twelve years old, and the loss of control was the direct cause of their injuries.
Toronto police responded to the scene after the crash was reported. Officers documented the circumstances and confirmed the ages of the individuals involved. The police statement indicated that the situation was serious, noting the critical condition of one of the boys. No further details about the cause of the loss of control have been released, and the investigation remains ongoing.
The accident adds to the record of e‑scooter incidents that city authorities monitor. While e‑scooters are a common mode of short‑distance travel in Toronto, the police continue to enforce safety regulations and respond to accidents involving the devices. The location near Cloverdale Mall is a busy commercial corridor, which may influence the handling of such incidents.
Authorities have not released the names of the youths or their families, respecting privacy considerations for minors. The police have urged anyone with additional information about the crash to contact them, though no further statements have been made. The condition of the boy described as life‑threatening will be updated as more information becomes available.
The incident underscores the importance of safe operation of electric scooters, especially among younger riders, and highlights the role of law enforcement in responding to accidents in public spaces.