Mother Delivers Baby Girl on I-84 Off-Ramp in Manchester

Manchester, Connecticut – A mother unexpectedly gave birth to a baby girl on the Interstate 84 westbound Exit 60 off-ramp in Manchester on Saturday night, March 14, 2026, before emergency medical personnel could arrive.

Details of the Emergency Delivery

At approximately 9:06 p.m., the Manchester Fire Department received a call reporting a possible childbirth. According to the Manchester Fire Department website, when firefighters arrived on the scene, the mother had already successfully delivered the baby.

Paramedics from the Manchester Fire Department, along with Ambulance Service of Manchester and Connecticut State Police, provided care to both the mother and the newborn. Both were evaluated and treated at the scene before being transported to a local hospital in good condition, as reported by WFSB and WTNH.

Response from Emergency Services

The Manchester Fire Department confirmed the incident via a Facebook post, highlighting the swift response and collaborative effort between multiple agencies. No further details regarding the mother or baby have been released to the public.

Recent Incidents on I-84 in Manchester

This incident follows another event on Interstate 84 in Manchester earlier in March 2026, where a tractor-trailer struck a car in the HOV lane and nearly went over an overpass according to the Wilton Bulletin.