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Baby born seriously ill after e-bike hit and run crash in Poole
The e-bike rider fled the scene after hitting a pregnant woman who later gave birth; the newborn remains in serious condition, police said.
- On Monday, January 26, a collision at around 3.50pm on Herbert Avenue near Manor Avenue in Poole involved an e-bike striking a pregnant woman in her 30s whose rider reportedly failed to stop.
- Police say the rider and a pillion passenger left the scene and no arrests have been made, with Dorset Police asking the pillion passenger to come forward.
- Officers appealed for dashcam footage and witnesses to contact Dorset Police online, by calling 101, or Crimestoppers on Freephone 0800 555 111 for their full investigation, Police Constable Dan Blagden said.
- The woman, aged in her 30s, attended hospital for treatment and later gave birth in hospital while the newborn baby remains in a serious condition, Dorset Police said.
- E-Bikes are bikes with a rechargeable battery and an electric motor, and a legal e-bike must have its motor cut off assistance at 15.5 mph.
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The Independent (US)Baby born after mother hit by e-bike is in serious condition in hospital
The e-bike crash happened in Poole, Dorset, on Monday
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- 36% of the sources lean Left, 36% of the sources are Center
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C 36%
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