A 37-year-old woman from Malappuram delivered a baby girl aboard a KSRTC bus en route to Kozhikode on Wednesday afternoon. The extraordinary incident unfolded as the woman went into labour while the bus was crossing Peramangalam in Thrissur district.
Witnessing the woman’s struggle, the driver displayed commendable presence of mind by rerouting the bus to Amala Hospital. Footage shared by @jist.news on Instagram depicted the KSRTC bus crew and medical team working together to ensure the woman received necessary medical aid. By the time the bus reached the hospital, she was in the advanced stages of labour. Passengers were efficiently deboarded to facilitate immediate medical attention.
Following the birth, both mother and newborn were swiftly transferred to the hospital where medical officials confirmed their wellbeing, alleviating concerns about potential complications arising from the unanticipated circumstances.
Public Reactions
One user commented, “Applaud! But why use gloves if you have to then hold bus handrails?” Another user wrote, “The swiftness they are working with is really commendable. Salute to everyone involved here.” A third user remarked, “Grey’s Anatomy live in India.” Another added, “Human and their good deeds.”