New Delhi, September 9 : An 8-month pregnant woman was detained on Sunday after her stomach blocked the steering of her car, causing her to knock down a motorcyclist in Xinmi, Henan province.

The woman, surnamed Li, told police officials that she failed to manoeuvre the wheel quickly because her stomach had blocked the steering, reports the China Daily.

The newspaper further says that the motorcyclist was rushed to a hospital.

His is said to be in a stable condition. (ANI)