Woman Gives Birth on Train in Karnataka After Emergency Halt
Karnataka: Woman delivers baby on train after emergency halt in Dakshina Kannada
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A woman traveling from Mangaluru to Mysuru delivered a baby on a train in Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, after the train made an emergency stop. With no medical assistance available, two co-passengers helped with the delivery, and both mother and child are reported to be safe.
- 01A woman delivered a baby on a train traveling from Mangaluru to Mysuru.
- 02The train stopped at B C Road station in Dakshina Kannada for medical assistance.
- 03Two co-passengers assisted in the delivery due to the absence of medical staff.
- 04Both mother and newborn were safely transferred to a hospital in Mangaluru.
- 05The delivery occurred under challenging conditions, but no complications were reported.
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A woman from Mysuru gave birth on a train traveling from Mangaluru to Mysuru in Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, on April 27. The train halted at B C Road station to seek medical assistance as the woman went into labor. Unfortunately, no doctor arrived for over 30 minutes, prompting two fellow passengers to assist in the delivery, which took place in the train's toilet compartment. Fortunately, both the mother and newborn were reported to be safe. After the delivery, railway police arranged for their transfer to the Government Lady Goschen Hospital in Mangaluru, located 22 kilometers from the incident site. Hospital officials confirmed that both mother and child are in stable condition, with the mother experiencing no complications or blood loss during the delivery.
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This incident highlights the need for improved emergency medical services on trains, especially in remote areas.
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