{
  "id": 10595732,
  "title": "Ex-ABC radio presenter in hospital after being hit by e-bike",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/ex-abc-radio-presenter-in-hospital-after-being-hit-by-e-bike",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T02:53:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-29/margaret-throsby-injured-hit-by-e-bike/107204210"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former ABC Classic radio presenter Margaret Throsby, 84, suffered a severe head injury and broken hip after being struck by an e-bike ridden by two teenage boys in the Illawarra region last week. Her daughter, Holly Throsby, a musician and author, shared that the collision was of significant magnitude, causing extensive injuries including fractures and internal haematomas. Ms Throsby, who spent 55 years as a renowned ABC presenter, is currently recovering in hospital following surgery. Holly Throsby is advocating for stricter regulations on e-bike usage by children due to her mother's life-altering injury. The Transport for NSW emphasized the importance of riders adhering to road rules and safety protocols, while figures from the Sydney Children's Hospital Network indicate a 33% increase in e-bike injury cases among children in the past year. Despite recent reforms, the NSW government is considering further restrictions on e-bike usage for minors, citing the lack of education and awareness among young riders.",
  "summary": "Margaret Throsby's family is calling for a crackdown on e-bikes after the former ABC presenter needed hospital treatment after being struck on a shared pathway.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}