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Perth Now
4 days ago
- Perth Now
City of Vincent suspends e-scooter trial just days after death of Perth father
A second council has pulled the handbrake on e-scooters following a spate of serious incidents. The City of Vincent, a local government in Perth, has suspended its e-scooter trial as of June 6 to allow time for a review. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: City of Vincent takes e-scooters off streets. Its rental scooters will be removed from the streets over the next 48 hours. Vincent's announcement comes a day after the City of Perth made the snap decision to suspend rental e-scooters indefinitely following the death of 51-year-old pedestrian Thanh Phan. 'We were very saddened to hear about the tragic accident in the City of Perth,' Vincent Mayor Alison Xamon said. 'Our condolences are with the family. 'Like our neighbours at Perth, we have decided to temporarily suspend our trial so we can review the safety of the hireable e-scooters and consider ways to improve this service or if it even needs to continue.' Phan, a Menora father of two, was allegedly struck by a drunk tourist while out for dinner in the CBD last Saturday night. 'A tragic event occurred at the weekend and our thoughts are with the deceased man's family at this very sad time,' City of Perth Deputy Lord Mayor Bruce Reynolds said on Thursday. 'In response to the fatality, the City of Perth has suspended the hiring of e-scooters.' Phan's death came just days after a 31-year-old man was killed in a late-night crash with a truck. An 11-year-old boy was fortunate not to have lost his right leg in a collision with a car in Lakelands, in Perth's south, on May 23. Camera Icon The City of Vincent has hit the brakes on its e-scooter trial. Credit: 7NEWS WA Police are preparing to crack down on unsafe riders and will launch an operation on Friday. Officers will be targeting speeding, mobile phones, riding under the influence of drugs and alcohol, helmet use and passenger limits. 'Police will be adopting an 'education through enforcement' approach to identified offences involving electric rideable devices,' WA Police said. St John Ambulance has responded to 328 serious e-scooter crashes this year. Doctors say devastating crashes involving e-scooters are on the rise, with one seriously injured rider presenting every day at RPH. 'We saw an exponential increase in these injuries over the last five or so years,' RPH trauma surgeon Dieter Weber told 7NEWS last week. 'This has been a new injury pattern that we simply did not have previously.' 'Traumatic injuries' Public health and safety experts have called for improved safety regulations across Australia after a new report identified that 176 injured children aged between five years and 15 years had been taken to Sunshine Coast University Hospital in 2023 and 2024. Researchers found one in 10 e-scooter injuries were life threatening or potentially life threatening, and almost four in 10 cases involved a broken bone. 'The types of injuries ranged from minor fractures and injuries through to traumatic brain injuries requiring a craniotomy,' lead author Matthew Clanfield said. 'A lot of the parents attending were extremely upset to see their child hospitalised and weren't aware how risky e-scooters can be or the legal requirement for supervision under 16.' Public Health Association of Australia chief executive Terry Slevin said e-scooters were 'proving (to be) a genuine public health risk and injury prevention issue'. 'This study provides data in one region and in one hospital, but this is an issue in every town and city where they have landed across Australia,' he said. The Queensland Government is preparing to hold a public inquiry into e-scooters and other mobility devices.
7NEWS
4 days ago
- 7NEWS
City of Vincent suspends e-scooter trial just days after death of Perth father
A second council has pulled the handbrake on e-scooters following a spate of serious incidents. The City of Vincent, a local government in Perth, has suspended its e-scooter trial as of June 6 to allow time for a review. Its rental scooters will be removed from the streets over the next 48 hours. Vincent's announcement comes a day after the City of Perth made the snap decision to suspend rental e-scooters indefinitely following the death of 51-year-old pedestrian Thanh Phan. 'We were very saddened to hear about the tragic accident in the City of Perth,' Vincent Mayor Alison Xamon said. 'Our condolences are with the family. 'Like our neighbours at Perth, we have decided to temporarily suspend our trial so we can review the safety of the hireable e-scooters and consider ways to improve this service or if it even needs to continue.' Phan, a Menora father of two, was allegedly struck by a drunk tourist while out for dinner in the CBD last Saturday night. 'A tragic event occurred at the weekend and our thoughts are with the deceased man's family at this very sad time,' City of Perth Deputy Lord Mayor Bruce Reynolds said on Thursday. 'In response to the fatality, the City of Perth has suspended the hiring of e-scooters.' Phan's death came just days after a 31-year-old man was killed in a late-night crash with a truck. An 11-year-old boy was fortunate not to have lost his right leg in a collision with a car in Lakelands, in Perth's south, on May 23. WA Police are preparing to crack down on unsafe riders and will launch an operation on Friday. Officers will be targeting speeding, mobile phones, riding under the influence of drugs and alcohol, helmet use and passenger limits. 'Police will be adopting an 'education through enforcement' approach to identified offences involving electric rideable devices,' WA Police said. St John Ambulance has responded to 328 serious e-scooter crashes this year. Doctors say devastating crashes involving e-scooters are on the rise, with one seriously injured rider presenting every day at RPH. 'We saw an exponential increase in these injuries over the last five or so years,' RPH trauma surgeon Dieter Weber told 7NEWS last week. 'This has been a new injury pattern that we simply did not have previously.' 'Traumatic injuries' Public health and safety experts have called for improved safety regulations across Australia after a new report identified that 176 injured children aged between five years and 15 years had been taken to Sunshine Coast University Hospital in 2023 and 2024. Researchers found one in 10 e-scooter injuries were life threatening or potentially life threatening, and almost four in 10 cases involved a broken bone. 'The types of injuries ranged from minor fractures and injuries through to traumatic brain injuries requiring a craniotomy,' lead author Matthew Clanfield said. 'A lot of the parents attending were extremely upset to see their child hospitalised and weren't aware how risky e-scooters can be or the legal requirement for supervision under 16.' Public Health Association of Australia chief executive Terry Slevin said e-scooters were 'proving (to be) a genuine public health risk and injury prevention issue'. 'This study provides data in one region and in one hospital, but this is an issue in every town and city where they have landed across Australia,' he said. The Queensland Government is preparing to hold a public inquiry into e-scooters and other mobility devices.
News.com.au
7 days ago
- Health
- News.com.au
‘Kind and gentle': Man dead after alleged drunken e-scooter incident
A man beloved by his community has died after a tragic e-bike incident on Saturday evening. Thanh Phan, 51, took a trip into the Perth CBD for dinner, but was struck by an e-scooter at the interception of Murray and King street. The e-scooter rider is a woman who police allege was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash. Mr Phan was taken to Royal Perth Hospital for surgery, where he remained in a critical condition before he died on Tuesday. The 51-year-old from Menora had built a loving community in his neighbourhood, with friends of the engineer expressing their condolences. 'On Saturday night, Thanh Phan – a beloved husband, father of two, brother, and dear friend – was struck by an electric scooter and critically injured,' the family said in a statement. 'Yesterday evening, we received the heartbreaking news that Thanh passed away as a result of his injuries. 'We ask that the media respect the privacy of Thanh's family as they grieve their loss. 'We also call for a review of the governance and safety regulations surrounding hired e-scooters to help prevent further serious incidents that put lives at risk. 'The family has no other comment to make on the issue at this time.' Alicia Kemp, 24, is alleged by police to be riding the e-scooter under the influence of alcohol with a 26-year-old passenger, before she hit Mr Phan. The passenger was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Ms Kemp is set to reappear in the Perth Magistrates Court on Tuesday after being charged with dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm – under the influence of alcohol, and dangerous driving causing bodily harm – under the influence of alcohol.
ABC News
03-06-2025
- Health
- ABC News
Perth man Thanh Phan dies after being hit by e-scooter on dinner trip to CBD
A Perth father has died after being hit by an e-scooter allegedly being ridden by a woman under the influence of alcohol. Thanh Phan was out for dinner in Perth's CBD on Saturday night when he was struck at the intersection of Murray and King streets. The 51-year-old was taken to Royal Perth Hospital and underwent surgery for swelling on the brain. The ABC understands Mr Phan did not regain consciousness after the operation, and died Tuesday morning. Alicia Kemp, 24, was initially charged with causing grievous bodily harm after driving the scooter under the influence of alcohol, but the state prosecutor has indicated the charges will be upgraded. Mr Phan was an engineer and lived with his family in the inner city suburb of Menora. Neighbour Siobhan O'Halloran earlier told the ABC the family had already endured hardship after Mr Phan's wife Loan Phan suffered a suspected stroke. She said Mr Phan had helped her with rehabilitation and had been working from home to support her. "One of their boys has very high-needs autism and she spends a lot of her time caring for him," she said. Ms O'Halloran's husband Lee Carroll described Mr Phan as a generous and affectionate man. "He's loved having our kids over at his house, he shows them the fish pond that he made and the budgies that they have, he's just very kind and very gentle man," Mr Carroll said. He said Mr Phan was the family's sole provider. Police say the alleged e-scooter rider Alicia Kemp was riding with a passenger while under the influence of alcohol when she hit Mr Phan. The court heard the 24-year-old, who turns 25 on Wednesday, was visiting Western Australia. The e-scooter passenger, a 26-year-old woman, was also taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after the alleged crash. Ms Kemp is due to appear in court Tuesday afternoon.
New Straits Times
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
National Art Gallery brings over 140 titles, interactive art to PBAKL 2025
NATIONAL ART GALLERY BRINGS OVER 140 TITLES, INTERACTIVE ART TO PBAKL 2025 (Correction to the 2nd para, edit to booth number 9-16) KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) – The National Art Gallery is showcasing more than 140 of its publications at the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair 2025 (PBAKL), bringing together critical writings, exhibition documentation and key reflections from the local leading art thinkers and practitioners. The gallery will occupy booth 9-16 at the Plaza Merdeka Marquee Tent on Level 4 of the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, offering a range of interactive workshops, live sketching sessions and family-friendly activities throughout the 10-day event. In a statement, the gallery said its collection includes titles that contribute to Malaysia's growing body of visual arts literature, making them valuable references for students, researchers and art enthusiasts alike. Alongside the books, visitors will be able to purchase exclusive merchandise, including art-themed drink tumblers, tote bags, mugs, lanyards, caps, notebooks and postcards, aimed at collectors and fans of local art. Programmes will range from Blooming Joy-themed do-it yourself (DIY) bookmark and keychain workshops to Luahan Kata sessions, live caricature drawing, calligraphy demonstrations and a shrink plastic art showcase. – MORE NATIONAL ART GALLERY-PBAKL 2 (LAST) KUALA LUMPUR The gallery is also offering walk-in activities like artwork-matching games and colouring stations designed to engage children and families. One of the fair's highlights is a live book sketching session on its final day, featuring national laureate Datuk Dr Lim Swee Tin, who will perform in a traditional Menora costume as he brings a literary work to life. The gallery will also feature on the main stage at Plaza Merdeka with special segments including a casual dialogue between acclaimed filmmaker Dr U-Wei Haji Saari and veteran designer Mustaffa Ahmad Hidzir (Tapa Otai), centred on their collaborative photo book 'STAGES 0.1'. The programme will also feature an art workshop led by UNEH, a visual artist who styles himself as the Raja Pensil Warna (King of Colour Pencils), known for his vibrant and illustrative works. "All initiatives are designed to be fresh, inclusive and accessible, in line with our commitment to make art engaging for all," the gallery said. Special book bundles will be available at promotional prices during the fair and the public is encouraged to visit the gallery's booth to explore exclusive publications and limited-edition merchandise. More information can be found at or via the gallery's official social media channels. – BERNAMA
