The child lived only one day after birth.
The incident happened in Lyubertsy.
Law enforcement agencies confirmed the information about the baby’s death, TASS reports.
A criminal case has been opened regarding the incident.
Obstetricians at a local medical facility attended the birth, which lasted many hours.
During the process, obstetric forceps were used, which caused severe injuries to the newborn.
In particular, the child suffered a serious head injury. Brain edema was recorded.
In addition, the newborn suffered a broken collarbone and a number of other injuries.
Doctors fought for his life, but the baby died the day after he was born.
An investigation is underway into the fact of causing death by negligence. All circumstances of the tragedy are being established, and interrogation is being conducted.