Norfolk county boy dials 911 after mother goes into labour

After weeks of sharing stories of people calling 911 for the wrong reasons, Norfolk OPP are sharing the story of a young boy who dialled the emergency number to help his mother.

A seven-year-old in Norfolk County called 911 Friday morning looking for help after his mother went into labour.

Police and paramedics attended the scene and quickly transferred the woman to a local hospital.

The young boy recognized his mother needed medical help and acted quickly, officers said.

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Over the past few months, OPP have highlighted improper uses of 911, like when a child called after receiving snow pants for Christmas.