Two 12-Year-Olds Hospitalized After E-Scooter Collision in Etobicoke
Two 12-year-olds were taken to hospital, with one in critical condition, after an e-scooter crash in Etobicoke on Friday, July 3, 2026. The collision occurred at the intersection of Dundas Street West and The East Mall.
Emergency crews responded to the scene in the afternoon. According to Toronto paramedics, one child suffered life-threatening injuries and was transported to a trauma centre in critical condition. The other child was also hospitalized with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Police have not released the identities of the victims or details about the cause of the crash. The intersection was closed for investigation. A scooter was seen lying on the road following the collision, as captured in a photo by Jacob Estrin.
Investigation Underway
Toronto police are investigating the circumstances of the crash. No charges have been announced as of the latest update. The condition of the critically injured child remains under observation.
This incident adds to a series of recent traffic collisions in the Greater Toronto Area. Earlier on the same day, a nine-vehicle collision in Vaughan sent six people to hospital and led to one arrest.
