Baby born at Sedgefield Esso petrol station on way to hospital

A woman gave birth to a baby boy in the back seat of a car at a petrol station in Sedgefield after her journey to the hospital was interrupted. Bystanders and family members assisted with the delivery, and both mother and child are reported to be doing well.
Why it matters
This is a human-interest story highlighting community support and resilience during an unexpected emergency.
Image source, Supplied Image caption, The baby boy, who is not yet named, is doing "absolutely fine"
The article is a standard human-interest news report with no political or social agenda.
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