A Sikh taxi driver from Calgary is being hailed as a hero after helping deliver a baby during a late-night ride to the hospital.
Hardeep Singh Toor was dispatched last Saturday for what he thought was a routine urgent trip, reports globalnews.
Upon arrival, he discovered the woman was in active labour. With temperatures around –23 °C, stormy weather, and icy roads, Toor focused on getting the couple to the hospital safely and quickly.
The ride to Peter Lougheed Centre, usually about 29 minutes, took a dramatic turn just blocks from the hospital when the baby was born in the back seat.
Toor said he was relieved when the newborn began crying, signaling that both mother and child were okay.
Upon arrival, he alerted hospital staff, who immediately took over care. The baby’s father expressed immense gratitude, and Toor learned the child was a healthy baby girl.