A 30-year-old foreign national suffered serious head and facial injuries Thursday evening in yet another serious e-scooter road injury reported in the country, with the latest incident reported from the resort of Hersonissos.

The incident adds to mounting concerns in Greece over the safety of electric scooters and the lack of effective regulation surrounding their use.

According to local authorities, the man lost control of the electric scooter under undetermined circumstances, resulting in a violent crash that left him seriously injured. Emergency responders rushed to the scene before transporting him to a local hospital in Heraklion (Irakleio) for urgent treatment.

The hospital’s director told local media that the 30-year-old underwent imaging examinations and is currently hospitalized in the neurosurgery ward. Doctors say he suffered severe trauma and contusions to the head and face.

The incident comes amid a growing number of serious e-scooter accidents reported across Greece in recent months, particularly in tourist-heavy areas and urban centers. Media reports over the past month has highlighted rising concern among medical professionals, traffic police and local authorities over inadequate enforcement of helmet use, speeding, nighttime riding and the widespread operation of rental scooters in areas with poor road infrastructure.

Several recent accidents involving tourists and young riders have reignited debate over whether the state should adopt stricter regulations governing electric scooters, including mandatory helmet laws, age restrictions and tighter oversight of rental operators.