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Baby Born in Ambulance After Traffic Jam Blocks Route to Hospital

A newborn arrived in an ambulance on the A6 near Mannheim after his parents were delayed by a multi-vehicle accident causing a major traffic jam.

  • A multi-vehicle accident on the A6 near Mannheim on Friday caused a significant traffic jam, delaying a couple en route to the hospital.
  • The high-priority call was received by police while they were managing the accident scene, reporting a woman in labor stuck in the traffic jam.
  • Emergency services coordinated with the parents, guiding them via the highway's shoulder to reach the accident site where an ambulance awaited.
  • The woman was transferred to the ambulance, but her baby was born before they could reach the University Hospital in Mannheim.
  • Both the mother and the newborn are reported to be in good health, and the incident was described as an extraordinary and emotional moment for responders.
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