In a remarkable display of medical excellence and coordinated emergency response, physicians at Dubai’s NMC Royal Hospital DIP successfully saved both a critically injured pregnant woman and her unborn child following a devastating hit-and-run incident. The high-stakes medical drama unfolded in the early hours of Thursday when Aastha Kanwar, a 30-year-old Indian media professional who was 34 weeks pregnant, was struck by a vehicle while walking with her husband in Arjan, Dubailand.
The victim sustained catastrophic internal injuries including severe internal bleeding and damage to both liver and spleen. Her husband, Ojasvi Gautam, witnessed the horrifying moment when the impact threw his wife several meters into the air, leaving him fearing for both lives.
Dr. Samir Rahmani, Consultant Bariatric and General Surgeon who led the emergency operation, described the rapid mobilization of a multidisciplinary team that responded to the severe trauma. ‘Before dawn at around 3am, our team confronted a case of massive internal bleeding with extraordinary risks given the advanced pregnancy,’ Dr. Rahmani stated. ‘This successful outcome demonstrates the power of teamwork, preparedness, and timely intervention.’
Medical authorities emphasized the exceptional complexity of the procedure, noting that the advanced stage of pregnancy combined with the extent of internal injuries created an exceptionally high-risk scenario. The surgical team had to make rapid decisions to stabilize the mother while simultaneously ensuring fetal safety.
Remarkably, despite the severity of the trauma, both the uterus and fetus remained unharmed. Dr. Manjula Reddy, Consultant Obstetrics and Gynaecology, noted: ‘Prompt surgical intervention and careful obstetric management have stabilized the mother, and both are progressing well under close monitoring.’
The patient remains in intensive care as medical staff continue to monitor her recovery and the wellbeing of the unborn child. Dubai Police have launched an investigation into the hit-and-run incident, though no further details were immediately available regarding the fleeing vehicle or driver.