Baby born in hospital car park after rapid labour in Tampere

A woman gave birth to her second child in the parking garage of Tampere University Hospital (TAYS) after her labour escalated rapidly during the drive to the hospital.

Mariia Levina, who lives in Akaa, Pirkanmaa, said she initially believed she was experiencing practice contractions when the pain began early on 9 July. The intervals between contractions were irregular, ranging from seven to 25 minutes.