Boy, 11, dies five months after e-bike battery fire at home
An 11-year-old boy, Cole Leighton-Taylor, died five months after an e-bike battery fire at his home in Clayton-le-Woods, Lancashire. The inquest heard that he suffered extensive burns and serious inhalation injuries, highlighting the speed and severity of fires involving these batteries.
Cole was rescued by his brothers on 6 January and underwent 70 operations after sustaining burns to more than 90 per cent of his body. Doctors said he was highly vulnerable to infection; his condition later deteriorated when his liver failed, and he died in hospital on 29 May. The inquest has been adjourned so further medical experts can give evidence.
- Cole Leighton-Taylor died months after an e-bike battery fire.
- He suffered burns to more than 90 per cent of his body.
- The inquest will continue after further medical evidence.
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E-bikes use rechargeable batteries to power an electric motor, and some can be charged or stored inside homes. If a battery is damaged or develops a fault, it can catch fire and release intense heat and smoke, leaving little time to get out.
Cole Leighton-Taylor lived with his family in Clayton-le-Woods, Lancashire. His brothers rescued him from the fire, and he later received extensive treatment for severe burns and injuries caused by breathing in smoke.
The inquest is examining the circumstances of the fire and Cole’s death. Further medical experts are due to give evidence, which may help explain how his injuries and later health problems contributed to his death.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Schoolboy, 11, died five months after being pulled from blaze caused by e-bike battery explosion, inquest hears”.