Fast lane delivery: Baby girl delivered by paramedics on M50

Ambulance called to Junction 4 southbound as woman goes into labour

A baby girl was delivered overnight on the M50 by paramedics from Dublin Fire Brigade.
A baby girl was delivered overnight on the M50 by paramedics from Dublin Fire Brigade.

A baby girl was delivered overnight on the M50 by paramedics from Dublin Fire Brigade.

An ambulance was called at 3.25am to Junction 4 southbound and the baby was delivered shortly afterwards.

Mother and baby were then brought to the Coombe Hospital.

A spokesman for Dublin Fire Brigade said both were doing well.

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