A harrowing incident occurred in Bareilly district of Uttar Pradesh when three individuals narrowly escaped de*th after Google Maps led them down a treacherous route.
Divyanshu, a Kanpur resident, along with his two friends, was en route to a wedding in Pilibhit district. Relying on Google Maps for navigation, the group found themselves directed towards a canal track near Kalapura village. The bridge over the canal, however, was broken, causing Divyanshu lose control of the vehicle, which plunged nearly 15 feet into the dry canal bed.
Local witnesses and police officials confirmed the incident, stating that the car landed upside down. With the help of a JCB and local residents, the police successfully extracted the vehicle from the canal.
Dhananjay Pandey, the officer in charge of the Izzat Nagar police station, explained that the car, a Tata Tiago, was following Google Maps directions to Pilibhit. The erosion of the road near the Barkapur intersection, adjacent to the Kalapur Canal, led to the unfortunate accident.
This incident comes on the heels of a similar tragedy that occurred on November 24 in Badaun district. A speeding car plunged 50 feet into a canal after Google Maps suggested a route that included a broken bridge over the Ramganga River, resulting in loss of three lives.
These recurrent incidents highlight the potential dangers of blindly following digital maps, especially in regions with less developed infrastructure. It is crucial to exercise caution and verify the accuracy of the suggested routes, particularly in unfamiliar areas.
