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Boy left with broken eye socket after being hit by e-scooter
Ten-year-old Cooper Blackshaw sustained a broken eye socket after being struck by an e-scooter in Townsville on July 4, 2026. The incident left him with multiple injuries that require ongoing care. New laws in Queensland will require riders aged 12 to 17 to hold a learner's permit or be supervised by an adult.
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Published 03 Jul 2026, 19:30 UTC · Updated 03 Jul 2026, 19:40 UTC
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