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Patrol car racing at 200 km/h saves critically ill pregnant woman
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"I'm also a parent" Patrol car racing at 200 km/h saves critically ill pregnant woman

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Police patrol cars escorted a pregnant woman with pre-eclampsia at speeds up to 200 km/h.
  • The mother safely reached the hospital and gave birth to a healthy baby.
  • The incident was captured on video and shared by the National Police Agency.

A dramatic high-speed escort by police patrol cars saved a pregnant woman suffering from pre-eclampsia, allowing her to reach the hospital safely to deliver a healthy baby. The 35-week pregnant mother was in critical condition and required urgent transport. The incident, captured on video and shared by the National Police Agency's YouTube channel, highlights the swift response of law enforcement.

Two police officers in a patrol car drove at speeds between 150 and 200 km/h on the highway. The driver maintained safe control at high speeds, while his partner used a loudspeaker and radio to alert other vehicles and clear the path. Initially, the mission would have involved transferring the escort to different patrol cars at various zones.

However, considering the urgency, the two officers decided to continue escorting the mother directly to the hospital, bypassing jurisdictional boundaries. They coordinated with other zones, assuring them, "We will take responsibility and bring her to the destination (hospital) to the very end." Thanks to the patrol car's assistance, the mother arrived at the hospital safely.

We will take responsibility and bring her to the destination (hospital) to the very end.

โ€” Police officerThe officer assured other zones they would personally ensure the mother reached the hospital safely.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.