The experiment showed that the initial impact with a pedestrian could cause moderate injury such as lacerations or major bruising.

However, if the pedestrian was to hit their head on the floor as a result of the collision, the injuries sustained are highly likely to be fatal.

A test on a dummy equivalent to a three-year-old child saw it travel more than 21 feet as a result of the impact - more than six times its body length.

The independent study was carried out by crash test provider UTAC, and commissioned by Guide Dogs, to raise awareness of the risks of illegally-used, privately-owned e-scooters, of which sales have boomed alongside government-approved hire schemes.

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