Police rescue woman in labour stuck in traffic jam

Sharjah: A heavily pregnant woman in labour and stuck in a traffic jam during the morning rush hour was rescued by Sharjah police, allowing her to deliver a healthy baby in a Dubai hospital.

The Asian woman and her husband were stuck in the traffic on way from Sharjah to Zulekha Hospital in Dubai, an official said on Wednesday.

Concerned about his wife and their baby, the husband decided to contact Sharjah Police operations room and asked for help.

A view of the morning rush hour around Sharjah as seen from the central operations room of Sharjah police. - Video screengrab

Sharjah police officers coordinated with Dubai police and rushed the woman in a police vehicle to the hospital due to her serious condition.

Mother reached the hospital within three minutes after the husband, whose car was stuck in morning rush hour traffic on the road from Sharjah to Dubai, called police for help. - Video screengrab

Within three minutes, the woman reached hospital and delivered the baby safely.

The mother and her baby are reported to be in good condition.

An officer manning the Sharjah Police central operations room. - Screengrab

Following the rush-hour drama, the woman’s husband thanked the police for their quick response which secured the lives of his loved ones.

The father (left), expresses his deep gratitude to the police and medical staff for the timely. - Video screengrab

Sharjah police assured to the public that they are ready to help anyone who needs it anytime.