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Two boys injured after e-bike collides with car at Albion Park

An 11-year-old boy was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after an e-bike and car collided.

Two boys were thrown onto the road when a Toyota Corolla and an e-bike collided on Gloucester Circuit on Tuesday at 7.20pm. The rider, a 13-year-old boy, was taken to Wollongong Hospital for treatment.

An 11-year-old boy who was the passenger sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to Sydney Children's Hospital at Randwick. The Corolla driver, a 36-year-old man, was taken to Shellharbour Hospital for mandatory testing.

Police seized both the e-bike and car for forensic examination as inquiries continue into the circumstances of the crash.

13-year-old
Rider age
7.20pm Tuesday
Collision time
Gloucester Circuit, Albion Park
Location

Why it mattersThe crash highlights the risks young riders face on local roads when e-bikes and cars share the same space.

AustraliaRaises awareness for NSW drivers and e-bike riders about collision risks in residential areas, particularly involving children.

✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 6 h ago

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