VIDEO: Driver takes public bus to hospital after lady goes into labour, child safely born inside vehicle

Gulf Today Report

A 37-year-old woman passenger in a Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus went into labour and was immediately taken to the hospital in the bus. The doctors and staff at Amala Hospital in Thrissur quickly rushed into the vehicle and assisted in the delivery.

Indian media reported that the woman gave birth to a baby girl. The mother and the baby are in good health.

A nail-biting video has surfaced, showing the bus arriving at the emergency unit of the hospital and a medical team rushing inside the bus to help the woman birth the baby.

The video of the incident has gone viral on social media.

The video showed passengers rushing out of the vehicle for the medical team.

In a flash of a second, a line of hospital staff, nurses and doctors get inside the bus with medical equipment and tools for the delivery.

The mother and child were taken to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Social media users were quick in expressing their relief at the video.

One user wrote on X, “Kudos to the KSRTC staff & doctors and nurses.”

Srinivas Bhadravathi Venkata, National President - Indian Youth Congress said on X, “This news is a beacon of hope, shining a light on the incredible doctors of Thrissur who are true heroes, inspiring generations to come. All hail.” 

Kalyan Das said, “These are the rare breed of Doctors who are God. An amazing effort by the staff and Hospital. Well done doctors of “Gods own country.”

Karobi Chakravarti wrote, “Great effort is done from driver to passengers. Doctor, helpers came in time. Good job.”

Another said, “Best video of the day, such an emotional, cool job done by a team of dedicated healthcare professionals.”