Crash involving e-scooter leads to injuries for two in Waterloo

A stock photo of the new e-scooters now available to rent within Waterloo region as of April. 15 (submitted: Neuron Mobility)

Two people have been seriously hurt following a crash in Waterloo that involved an e-scooter.

Emergency crews were called to the scene at the intersection of Bridgeport Road and King Street around midnight.

According to the Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS), a sedan was heading west on Bridgeport when it hit an e-scooter that was heading north on King.

A 21-year-old man and 19-year-old woman were on the e-scooter and were both taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Police later confirmed to CTV News the e-scooter involved was a Neuron Mobility scooter.

The company partnered with the Region of Waterloo for a micro-mobility pilot program that began earlier in the year.

"We are aware that an incident occurred involving an e-scooter earlier this morning in the City of Waterloo," a statement from Neuron Mobility reads in part. "At this time, we have limited information and are engaging with local authorities regarding their investigation. Our thoughts go out to the injured riders and all those involved and we wish for a speedy recovery."

The driver of the Honda was not hurt.

Around 12:30 a.m., police tweeted that Bridgeport was closed from Regina Street to King for a crash. Around an hour later, the stretch was reopened.

Anyone with information of dashcam footage is asked to contact WRPS.

No charges have been announced.