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- What began as a routine shift ended with a story he is unlikely to ever forget — and a reminder that heroism can sometimes appear in the most unexpected places, even behind the wheel of a taxi on a cold Calgary night.
- Only a few blocks from the hospital, the baby decided she could not wait any longer and was born in the back seat of the taxi.
- Despite the challenging conditions, Toor focused on getting the expectant parents to the Peter Lougheed Centre as safely and swiftly as possible.
A Calgary taxi driver is being praised for his calm and quick thinking after helping bring a baby into the world during a tense late-night trip through winter storm conditions.
Hardeep Singh Toor had been dispatched on what initially appeared to be an urgent but ordinary fare last Saturday night. When he arrived to pick up his passengers, however, it quickly became clear the situation was far from routine. The woman he was driving was already in active labour, and time was critical.
Outside, temperatures had plunged to around –23 °C, with snow and ice making roads slick and visibility poor. Despite the challenging conditions, Toor focused on getting the expectant parents to the Peter Lougheed Centre as safely and swiftly as possible.
The journey, which typically takes just under half an hour, became even more dramatic as they neared their destination. Only a few blocks from the hospital, the baby decided she could not wait any longer and was born in the back seat of the taxi.
Toor said the moment was intense but unforgettable. Any fear he felt quickly turned to relief when he heard the newborn cry, a reassuring sign that both mother and child were doing well.
Once they arrived at the hospital, Toor immediately alerted medical staff, who rushed out to take over care of the mother and her newborn. The baby’s father expressed deep gratitude for the driver’s help during the extraordinary ride.
Later, Toor learned that the child was a healthy baby girl. What began as a routine shift ended with a story he is unlikely to ever forget — and a reminder that heroism can sometimes appear in the most unexpected places, even behind the wheel of a taxi on a cold Calgary night.
