High-Speed Police Escort Saves Pregnant Woman and Newborn in South Korea

A dramatic high-speed escort by South Korean police saved the life of a pregnant woman suffering from severe pre-eclampsia. Officers from the Gyeongbuk Provincial Police Agency responded to an urgent 112 call on March 30, where a distressed husband reported his wife, 35 weeks pregnant, was in critical condition and needed immediate hospital transport.

Recognizing the urgency, Highway Patrol officers Hong Jin-hak and Lee Ju-eok bypassed standard procedures of handing over escort duties to other units. They personally guided the vehicle for the entire 67-kilometer journey to the hospital, navigating traffic with sirens blaring and radio warnings to clear the path. At times, their patrol car reached speeds of 188 km/h, reducing the usual 45-minute travel time to just 20 minutes.

The mother underwent emergency surgery and successfully delivered a healthy baby girl at 12:12 PM on the same day. Both mother and child are reported to be in good health. The family later sent a video of the newborn and a message of gratitude to Officer Lee, expressing their profound thanks for the officers' life-saving intervention.

Officer Lee, a father of two young children, stated, "The moment I received the call, I thought of it as my own family's situation." He added, "I am happy that we could protect a life on the highway."

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The moment I received the call, I thought of it as my own family's situation. I am happy that we could protect a life on the highway.