Twin boys born in Westfield with help of first responders
Westfield paramedics were called two weeks ago in the middle of the night for a woman in labor. When they arrived they realized that the woman was delivering twins. The boys were safely delivered and then taken with mom to Baystate Medical Center.
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On Thursday, the team at Westfield Fire Local 1111 was recognized by Trinity Health for their outstanding work. The department reports that both babies are healthy and doing well.
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