I gave birth in ambulance on A96 amid staff shortages at local hospital

Hannah Smith was travelling to Aberdeen Maternity Hospital as she could not go to Dr Gray's in Elgin.

Published on RocksNews: 30 Oct 2026, 14:48 UTC
Updated: 30 Oct 2026, 14:48 UTC
Language: English

I gave birth in ambulance on A96 amid staff shortages at local hospital — I gave birth in ambulance on A96 amid staff shortages at local hospital — Image credit: BBC News – Health

Hannah Smith was travelling to Aberdeen Maternity Hospital as she could not go to Dr Gray's in Elgin.

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