Llife-saving ambulance employees have been reunited with the premature baby who was delivered successfully thanks to their quick actions and expert advice.

Early this year, Amaya Gray was unexpectedly delivered at her home in Black Notley when her mother Jess, 24, went into labour at just 25 weeks' pregnant.

Last month baby Amaya, now six months old, was introduced by mum Jess and dad Dean to the 999 call team from the East of England Ambulance Service who safely brought her into the world.

Emergency call handler Tracy Brookes, who is based at the trust's emergency operations centre in Chelmsford, took the 999 call and orchestrated the remarkable delivery over the telephone.

Dispatcher Paul Mann allocated and dispatched the appropriate resources to the call, supported by Dispatch Team Leader Sophie Copsey.

All the while Tracy continued to provide advice and support to the new parents over the phone.

Three ambulance crews were rushed to the scene and made sure baby Amaya and mum were safe to travel to hospital before setting off.

The staff on scene were Jennifer Davies, Bryony Young, Wayne Gilder, Mark Sherman, Dave Weightman, alongside specialist paramedics Dan Springett and Sarah Ford.

Mum, dad and baby visited the ambulance base in Great Notley to meet Mark, Sarah and Dad, and thank them for their hard work.

Wesley Routledge, Hazardous Area Response Team manager at the Great Notley base, said: "Both mum and baby are doing really well. This is a really good example of great teamwork and excellent clinical care.”

Duty manager Natalie Gregory said: “We are all so glad for her happy ending and to see her thriving now at six months old.”

Emergency call handlers for the East of England Ambulance Service Trust are trained to advanced standards and use a special system to triage 999 calls and provide life-saving instructions.