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Baby delivered safely but pregnant Quebecer dies after being hit by car
Original Publication Date: August 10, 2016 6:49AM
Publication Updated: April 27, 2025 9:28PM
Quebec City police say a newborn has been delivered safely but that her mother is dead after being struck by a car at a pedestrian crossing.
The pregnant woman was in her 20s.
Police spokeswoman Marie-Eve Painchaud says the baby was born safely and that its life is not believed to be in danger.
Authorities believe the motorist fell ill at the wheel.
He has been transported to hospital but his life is not considered to be in danger.
The car in question kept moving after hitting the woman and finally stopped after colliding with two parked cars.
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