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Karnataka Woman Delivers Baby on Train as Co Passengers Step In to Save the Day
India
Published on 27 April 2026
It happened before any doctor arrived
A full-term pregnant woman from Ponnamma gave birth to a healthy baby boy on the Murudeshwar–SMVT Bengaluru Express near Bantwal. With no medical staff present, fellow co-passengers rushed to assist during the delivery, then railway personnel arranged emergency care once notified. The incident highlights how quick action by strangers can be lifesaving in transit.
- A pregnant woman delivered on the Mangaluru–Bengaluru Express near Bantwal
- Co-passengers helped during the delivery before medical staff arrived
- Railway staff then arranged emergency care for mother and baby
- Baby and mother were reported healthy after the incident
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