Baby Girl Born Inside Ambulance at Mumbai Airport During Early-Morning Emergency

26-year-old Tanzanian passenger goes into labour in transit; swift action by airport teams ensures safe delivery

Mumbai, February 12, 2026: In an unusual early-morning incident at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), a 26-year-old Tanzanian woman gave birth to a baby girl inside an ambulance after going into labour while in transit.

The emergency unfolded around 5:17 am in the International-to-International transit area when airport medical staff were informed about a passenger suffering from severe abdominal pain. The woman, who was about 36 weeks pregnant, was found to be in active labour, with regular contractions and her water having broken.

Medical teams from Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL), a subsidiary of Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), reached the spot within minutes. With the help of airline staff and the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), the passenger was placed on an ambulance stretcher and moved quickly through the terminal.

Meanwhile, Terminal Operations coordinated with immigration officials to arrange a temporary transit visa to avoid any delay in medical transfer. By 5:40 am, the ambulance left the airport for a nearby hospital with doctors and paramedics on board.

However, during the journey, the woman’s labour progressed rapidly. At around 5:45 am, she delivered a healthy baby girl inside the moving ambulance. The medical team immediately provided newborn care, including clamping the umbilical cord, clearing the baby’s airway and initiating Kangaroo Mother Care. The baby cried soon after birth, indicating stable health.

Both mother and child reached the hospital by 5:55 am, where specialists completed further medical procedures. Hospital authorities later confirmed that both were stable and under routine postnatal observation.

The medical team included Dr Kritika, Dr Madhu and Dr Kisley, along with paramedics Madhuri and Ashok, and ambulance driver Omkar. Airport officials praised the coordinated efforts of medical staff, Terminal Operations, airline personnel, immigration authorities and CISF in ensuring a safe outcome.

CSMIA, one of India’s busiest airports, handles thousands of passengers daily. Authorities described the incident as an example of strong emergency preparedness and teamwork under pressure.