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Pregnant woman gives birth in taxi en route to maternity ward - 'I will never forget it,' says driver
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Pregnant woman gives birth in taxi en route to maternity ward - 'I will never forget it,' says driver

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A pregnant woman gave birth in a taxi in central Athens while en route to the hospital.
  • The taxi driver, Panagiotis, noticed the advanced stage of labor and called for police assistance.
  • Police helped the taxi reach the maternity ward, where the mother and newborn were confirmed to be healthy.

An unexpected birth occurred in the heart of Athens when a pregnant woman delivered her baby inside a taxi on the way to Alexandra's Maternity Hospital.

The taxi driver, identified as Panagiotis, realized the woman was in advanced labor. He immediately requested assistance from the Hellenic Police.

When I looked back, I saw the child's head already out. I was shocked, but I tried to remain calm.

— PanagiotisDescribing the moment he realized the baby was being born in his taxi.

Before reaching their destination, the baby was born in the back seat of the vehicle. "When I looked back, I saw the child's head already out. I was shocked, but I tried to remain calm," the driver recounted.

A huge weight was lifted then. I will never forget it.

— PanagiotisExpressing his relief after hearing the baby's first cry.

With the help of a patrol car and officers from the DIAS special operations unit, the taxi quickly arrived at the maternity hospital. Medical staff confirmed that both mother and newborn were in good health.

Panagiotis described the experience as one of the most intense of his life, finding immense relief when he heard the baby's first cry. "A huge weight was lifted then. I will never forget it," he said, expressing gratitude to the police for their swift response. He added, "I did what I had to do, above all as a human being."

I did what I had to do, above all as a human being.

— PanagiotisReflecting on his actions during the unexpected birth.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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