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Quadruplets Die After Rural Birth in Auto-Rickshaw
9 Jul
Summary
- Quadruplets, including three girls and a boy, were born prematurely in an auto-rickshaw.
- The mother, seven months pregnant, was rushed to the hospital after a reported ambulance delay.
- Officials attribute the newborns' deaths to their premature birth and low birth weight.
In a heartbreaking incident reported on Wednesday, a 28-year-old woman gave birth to quadruplets inside an autorickshaw in Naigawan village, Mandla district. The expectant mother, Rajni Sindram, was approximately seven months pregnant when she experienced severe labour pains. Her husband reported calling for an ambulance, but it allegedly did not arrive promptly.
Following the perceived delay, the woman was rushed to a primary health centre in an auto-rickshaw. From there, she was referred to a community health centre. However, before reaching the facility, she delivered four babies – three girls and a boy – in the private vehicle.
Medical officials confirmed that all four newborns died due to being premature. Each baby weighed around 1.5 kilograms and was not fully developed, having a gestation period of about 30 weeks. The mother's condition is reported as stable, and she is receiving medical care.
An inquiry has been initiated by the district collector to investigate the circumstances surrounding the event, including the reported ambulance delay. While officials currently cite premature delivery as the cause of death, the investigation aims to ascertain all facts.
