Head trauma, limb fractures and gruesome stitches: The 'life-changing' physical toll of injuries suffered while riding popular Lime scooters is revealed The extent of injuries caused by the electric Lime scooters has been revealed Surgeons at three hospitals reported nearly 100 cases as a result of Lime The injuries range from minor bruising and cuts to extensive surgeries
By Alex Chapman For Daily Mail Australia
Published: 06:00 GMT, 2 March 2019 | Updated: 06:00 GMT, 2 March 2019
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The debilitating injuries caused by a group of newly-introduced yet massively-popular hire scooters have been revealed.
Heralded as the environmentally-friendly alternative to public transport, Lime scooters were introduced to Brisbane in November last year.
But after only a few months of operation, Lime may have done more damage than they've prevented, with doctors and nurses noticing a distinct spike in injuries caused the hire scooters.
Surgeons have warned against using Lime scooters until they're deemed safe after a spate of injuries
