Gardai on hand to help deliver baby on M7 mototrway

By Kildarenow Reporter

Published 15th Mar 2023, 12:33 GMT

Garda Richard Oxley and Garda Sean Smyth and the scene of the delivery on the M7 (Images: An Garda Siochana)

placeholder image — Garda Richard Oxley and Garda Sean Smyth and the scene of the delivery on the M7 (Images: An Garda Siochana)

This week, Garda Richard Oxley and Garda Sean Smyth responded to a call for help from a couple travelling along the M7.

Gardaí said: "The pregnant woman’s contractions were now a minute apart.

placeholder image — Gardaí said: "The pregnant woman’s contractions were now a minute apart.

"Both Gardaí kicked into action and just as the ambulance arrived, the woman gave birth to a healthy baby."

"Our appreciation to Garda Oxley and Garda Smyth in Naas for their skill and dedication to keeping people safe."

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