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Villagers carry pregnant woman on cot across river in MP, she delivers on way
Published 28 June 2026 ยท india
A pregnant woman in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara district was carried on a cot across a river due to the absence of a bridge, delaying emergency
A pregnant woman in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara district was carried on a cot across a river due to the absence of a bridge, delaying emergency medical care. Savita Vishwakarma delivered her baby mid-journey after an ambulance couldn't reach her remote village. This incident highlights the critical need for better infrastructure in the area, where residents have long demanded a bridge to ensure timely access to healthcare.
Published: June 28, 2026 โข 9:30 AM IST ยท Updated: June 28, 2026 โข 10:03 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
A pregnant woman in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara district was carried on a cot across a river due to the absence of a bridge, delaying emergency medical care.
Savita Vishwakarma delivered her baby mid-journey after an ambulance couldn't reach her remote village.
This incident highlights the critical need for better infrastructure in the area, where residents have long demanded a bridge to ensure timely access to healthcare.