Reported about 1 year ago
On June 24, 2024, around 3 am, two men in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, were riding an electric scooter when the battery below the seat suddenly started smoking. Frightened, they jumped off and sought assistance. The authorities arrived, sprayed water to cool it down, and fortunately, a major disaster was avoided. The cause of the smoking battery is still under investigation. This incident highlights the potential dangers of electric scooters.
Source: YAHOO