A 15-year-old boy is in critical condition after an e-scooter crash on a town road.
Another 15-year-old boy, who was being carried as a passenger on the e-scooter, suffered minor injuries in the one-vehicle collision.
The crash happened on Reform Street at its junction with Brook Street in Monifieth, Angus, at about 2.30pm on Sunday.
Police said the rider of the e-scooter was taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee for treatment where he remains in a critical, but stable condition.
Officers are appealing for information about the incident.
Sergeant Brian McEwen said: “Our inquiries are continuing to establish the full circumstances of this crash.
“The road was closed for a short time to allow officers to carry out inquiries.
“I would urge anyone who may have seen the e-scooter involved prior to the incident, or who has any dashcam footage to contact us.”
Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting reference 1943 of July 9, 2023.
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