‘Miracle Baby’: Unborn Child Survives After Pregnant Woman Falls to Death From Tower Block in UK’s Burmantofts; Battling for Life in Critical Care
In a heartbreaking incident in Burmantofts, Leeds, a baby girl has emerged as a "miracle baby" after surviving her mother’s tragic fall from a 90ft tower block.
Burmantofts, October 25: In a heartbreaking incident in Burmantofts, in Leeds, UK, a baby girl has emerged as a "miracle baby" after surviving her mother’s tragic fall from a 90ft tower block. The 30-year-old mother Emma Atkinson, who was in the late stages of pregnancy, fell from the 10th floor of Shakespeare Towers, resulting in her death on the scene. Following the incident, her daughter, Posie, was delivered five weeks prematurely and is now fighting for her life in critical care.
According to a report by the Mirror, the tragedy unfolded on October 22 when emergency services received a call about a woman who had fallen from the tower block. Responding swiftly, the ambulance service arrived at the scene around 10:30 AM while a doctor who resided in the same building rushed to her aide, but despite their efforts, Emma was pronounced dead at the scene due to her injuries, reported The Sun. UK Shocker: Man Dies in Freak Accident While Separating Frozen Burgers, Body Found Days Later.
In the moments leading up to the fall, Emma was reportedly in the late stages of her pregnancy, eagerly anticipating the arrival of her daughter. Just weeks prior to the incident, she shared her joy about expecting a baby girl on social media, celebrating her growing family. The loss of Emma, who had five other children, has sent shockwaves through the community as friends and family mourn the vibrant woman known for her warm spirit and kindness. London Shocker: Man with Facial Disfigurement Asked to Leave Restaurant for 'Scaring Customers'.
Following Emma’s tragic death, medical staff at the hospital delivered baby Posie, who remains in critical condition as she battles for her life. As per reports, Emma had named her unborn baby a few weeks before the incident that took her life. As the investigation into the circumstances of Emma's fall continues, the focus now shifts to the hope that baby Posie, against all odds, will overcome the challenges she faces.
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