Athens taxi driver helps woman give birth en route to Alexandra Hospital

taxi driver birth in taxi Athens Alexandra Hospital police assistance

A pregnant woman of Asian origin was being taken by taxi from the Patissia neighbourhood of Athens to the Alexandra Hospital. The driver, Panagiotis, realized she was in active labour and immediately called the Hellenic Police for assistance. Police patrol cars and two motorcycles arrived to clear a path, but the baby was born in the back seat of the taxi before the vehicle reached the hospital.

Both mother and newborn were reported to be in good health upon admission to Alexandra Hospital. The driver said the baby's first cry provided huge relief, thanked the police for their swift response, and noted he did not accept any payment for the ride.

Entities

Alexandra Hospital · Athens · Greek Police (Emergency Response) · Hellenic Police · Panagiotis · Panagiotis (taxi driver) · unidentified mother (Asian descent)

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[● 5 SOURCES] The taxi driver, Panagiotis, called the Greek police after sensing that the woman was in labor. e-thessalia.gr · www.eleftherostypos.gr · www.yupiii.gr · pelop.gr · www.in.gr
[● 5 SOURCES] Both mother and newborn were reported to be in good health after arrival at the hospital. e-thessalia.gr · www.eleftherostypos.gr · www.yupiii.gr · pelop.gr · www.in.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] The driver said he will never forget the first cry of the baby. www.eleftherostypos.gr · pelop.gr · www.in.gr · www.yupiii.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] The incident occurred shortly after 13:30 on 29 July 2023. e-thessalia.gr · www.yupiii.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] The taxi picked up the woman in the Patissia (lower Patissia) area. e-thessalia.gr · www.in.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] Police dispatched an ambulance and two motorcycle units to assist the taxi. e-thessalia.gr · www.eleftherostypos.gr · pelop.gr · www.in.gr
[● 5 SOURCES] A pregnant woman gave birth in the back seat of a taxi in Athens before reaching the Alexandra maternity hospital. e-thessalia.gr · www.eleftherostypos.gr · www.yupiii.gr · pelop.gr · www.in.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] The mother was of Asian descent. e-thessalia.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] A pregnant woman gave birth to a baby in the back seat of a taxi in Athens before reaching Alexandra Hospital. e-thessalia.gr · www.eleftherostypos.gr · pelop.gr · www.in.gr