Woman in active labor discharged from hospital gave birth on the roadside few minutes later; hospital in Indiana faces flak over the incident; here’s what happened and how the hospital’s top authority
Published on: Nov. 20, 2025, 1:50 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
A woman, Mercedes Wells, was allegedly discharged from Franciscan Health Crown Point Hospital while in active labor and gave birth on the side of the road just minutes later. Videos of the incident have gone viral, with the family alleging poor treatment and discrimination. The hospital is investigating the deeply troubling claims.
