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Police Escort Leads to Parking Lot Birth in Aachen

A woman gave birth in her car outside a hospital after police rushed to assist during advanced labor.

Ganz so hochoffiziell wie hier beim Aachener Karlspreis 2023 kam die „Geburt-Eskorte“ wohl nicht daher.
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Overview

  • A woman delivered her baby on the passenger seat of her car in the parking lot of a hospital in Aachen on Sunday morning.
  • The father flagged down police officers by honking and waving as the mother experienced advanced labor.
  • Police quickly escorted the couple to the nearest hospital, triggering multiple speed cameras along the way.
  • Despite the urgency, the baby was born in the car before they could enter the hospital; both mother and child are in good health.
  • This incident highlights the challenges emergency services face in ensuring safe and timely medical care during rapid, unplanned births.