A pregnant cat was killed after slammed by a car while crossing a road in southwestern China’s Chongqing on April 23. The cat’s body lied lifeless on the road. Its bulging belly drew the attention of passersby, whom immediately realized that the cat must be pregnant.

Luckily, a veterinary surgeon was among the passersby. The vet quickly sent the cat to a nearby animal hospital, where the cat mom was to have a caesarean section.

Six healthy kittens were then born.