A routine journey turned into an extraordinary story of quick thinking and humanity when a pregnant woman gave birth aboard a moving Haryana Roadways bus in Nuh district. The incident took place late Friday evening near Ferozepur Jhirka as a family was returning from a medical check-up in Rajasthan. Prompt decision-making by the bus driver, supported by the conductor and fellow female passengers, ensured that both mother and newborn reached medical care safely during a critical emergency.
Medical Visit in Alwar and Return Journey
Shoyab Khan, a resident of Ward Number 7 in Ferozepur Jhirka, had traveled to Sania Hospital in Alwar, Rajasthan, on Friday morning with his pregnant wife, Sumaiyya, for a routine check-up. Following medical examinations and an ultrasound, doctors informed the couple that the delivery was still roughly 15 days away. After prescribing necessary medication, the medical team advised them to head home. Reassured by the physician's estimate, the couple boarded a passenger-filled Haryana Roadways bus to make their way back to Haryana.
Sudden Labor Pains Mid-Transit
As the bus passed Ramgarh on its return route, Sumaiyya began experiencing intense labor pains. By the time the vehicle reached Naugaon, her condition deteriorated rapidly, causing severe distress to her family. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, Shoyab Khan immediately approached the bus conductor to explain his wife's critical condition. The conductor alerted driver Kasam, who acted without hesitation. Bypassing regular route stops, Kasam redirected the packed bus toward the Community Health Centre (CHC) in Ferozepur Jhirka, navigating through the traffic in approximately 20 minutes.
Birth inside the Bus and Swift Hospital Arrival
Before the bus could complete its drive to the healthcare facility, Sumaiyya went into active labor and successfully delivered a baby boy via normal delivery inside the vehicle. Female passengers traveling in the bus stepped forward immediately, offering crucial assistance and emotional support to ensure a safe delivery. Meanwhile, driver Kasam brought the vehicle straight into the CHC premises, enabling medical personnel to take charge without losing precious moments.
Initial Treatment and Hospital Transfer
Dr. Aditya Yadav, Additional SMO at CHC Ferozepur Jhirka, confirmed that the birth occurred aboard the bus late Friday evening. Upon arrival at the health centre, medical staff immediately admitted both the mother and the newborn to administer primary emergency care and evaluate their condition. To guarantee comprehensive medical monitoring and specialized treatment, both were subsequently transferred around 1:00 AM to Al Afia Hospital in Mandikhera.
Demands for Commendation and Educational Support
The exemplary response of the transit staff has drawn widespread appreciation across the local community. Arshad Advocate, a former candidate for Sarpanch from Maholi village, publicly commended driver Kasam and the conductor for their presence of mind and empathy. He urged the transport authorities to formally honor both employees for their public service. Furthermore, he appealed to the Haryana Roadways management to consider covering the educational expenses of the child born during this remarkable bus journey.
