ON TIME: Woman gave birth on train
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A mother gave birth aboard a train at Claremont Station last Wednesday April 23.
Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) regional manager Raymond Maseko says their organisation shares their heartfelt congratulations to the courageous mother who gave birth onboard a train in the early hours of the morning at Claremont railway station.
Mr Maseko commended the train crew, customers, first responders, and all those who were able to quickly provide the mother with assistance during the unexpected moment, as well as getting the mother and newborn baby to the nearest healthcare facility.
Mr Maseko says they are not able to disclose the identity of the mother and child, though they are honoured to have been part of the beginning of this “beautiful new life”.