Three men met a tragic end when their car, guided by Google Maps, veered off an incomplete bridge and plunged into a river in India.
According to Hindustan Times, three individuals named Vivek, Amit, and an unidentified person were on their way to a wedding in Bareilly from Gurugram. During their journey, they used Google Maps to navigate.
The app guided them onto a flyover that was still under construction. Unfortunately, the flyover had collapsed in 2022 as a result of flooding. Surprisingly, there were no warning signs or barricades to alert drivers of the danger or the closure of the bridge.
The car plunged 50 feet into the Ramganga River in Uttar Pradesh’s Bareilly district on November 18. The accident was discovered by locals the next morning.
“At around 9:30 am, we were informed about a damaged car found in the Ramganga river,” a police official said. “Our team discovered a Wagon R, suspected to be a taxi, that had fallen from the incomplete bridge. The bodies of the victims were recovered and sent for post-mortem. While two individuals have been identified as Vivek and Amit, efforts are ongoing to confirm the identity of the third victim.”
The families of the victims have accused local authorities of negligence, asserting that they failed to secure the site. They are calling for a formal investigation to be conducted.
Authorities initiated an investigation in response to the incident, with a particular focus on the bridge’s inadequate signage and safety precautions. Google has expressed its condolences and has committed to collaborating with local officials to resolve the matter.