Indian Taxi Driver Delivers Baby in -23°C Canada Cold, Hailed a Hero

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News18•02-01-2026, 18:05
Indian Taxi Driver Delivers Baby in -23°C Canada Cold, Hailed a Hero
- •Hardeep Singh Toor, an Indian-origin taxi driver, helped a pregnant woman deliver her baby in his cab amidst -23°C Canadian winter.
- •Facing severe weather and icy roads, Hardeep decided to rush the woman to Peter Lougheed Centre instead of waiting for an ambulance.
- •During the challenging 30-minute drive, the baby was born in the back seat just blocks from the hospital.
- •Upon arrival, medical staff confirmed both mother and baby were safe and healthy.
- •Hardeep, who stated "I had seated two people... three people emerged," is now celebrated as an overnight hero.
Why It Matters: Hardeep Singh Toor's quick thinking and courage saved a mother and baby in extreme Canadian cold.
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