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Pregnant Woman Gives Birth in Rental Car After Ambulance Delay in Rajgarh
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 07:19 PM
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A pregnant woman in Rajgarh delivered her baby in a rental car after an ambulance was not available, and the newborn was later referred to the district hospital.
A pregnant woman in Rajgarh, Madhya Pradesh, endured an overnight wait for an ambulance after her family realized she needed urgent medical care.
With no ambulance available, relatives drove her in a rented car toward Khilchipur Hospital. While en route, the woman went into labor and delivered a baby inside the vehicle, about a kilometer from the hospital.
The newborn, in a weak condition, was taken to the district hospital in Rajgarh for further treatment. The incident underscores the challenges of emergency medical response in rural areas.
Local authorities have not yet released statements, but the case has sparked discussions about improving ambulance services in the district.
With no ambulance available, relatives drove her in a rented car toward Khilchipur Hospital. While en route, the woman went into labor and delivered a baby inside the vehicle, about a kilometer from the hospital.
The newborn, in a weak condition, was taken to the district hospital in Rajgarh for further treatment. The incident underscores the challenges of emergency medical response in rural areas.
Local authorities have not yet released statements, but the case has sparked discussions about improving ambulance services in the district.