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SCoR officers and medical team assist pregnant woman deliver on train at Vijayawada railway station

The South Coast Railway (SCoR) and an emergency medical response team provided critical assistance to a pregnant woman who gave birth onboard a train at Vijayawada railway station. The incident occurred on August 25 when the woman experienced labor pains while traveling in the B-6 coach of the SMVT Bengaluru-Agartala Express. Upon learning of the situation, Travelling Ticket Examiner Manish Kumar Jatav alerted the emergency medical resources team and staff from the first aid center at Vijayawada station's Andhra Hospital.

Upon reaching the station, the commercial control staff, emergency medical personnel, and the deputy superintendent coordinated to facilitate the woman in delivering her baby safely within the coach. The newborn, a boy, was born healthy, and both mother and child were reported to be in good condition. Subsequently, SCoR officers transported the mother and baby to the Government General Hospital in Vijayawada for further post-delivery care.

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