A pregnant woman and her unborn baby died outside RK Khan Hospital in KwaZulu-Natal after a freak incident on Monday.
The woman reportedly lost consciousness after she allegedly threw herself out of a stationary vehicle in Willow Crescent, Pinetown, and had to be transported to hospital, Highway Mail reported.
According to ER24 spokesperson Russel Meiring, the mother slipped in and out of consciousness on the way to hospital.
He said her vital signs continued to deteriorate and she died outside the hospital.
Andreas Mathios witnessed the incident in his neighbourhood and immediately went to help.
According to reports, the husband believed his 31-year-old wife was possessed by a demon and was taking her to a prayer meeting.
Their two daughters were traumatised after they witnessed their mother jump from the stationary car.
– Caxton News Service
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