In today’s internet-based global era, Google Maps makes our journeys easier. But recently, a tragic incident exposed the limitations and flaws of this technology. In Bareilly, 3 people die while driving as Google Maps leads to an incomplete bridge and a car falls into the river. People are held responsible not only for Google Maps but also for the administration.
According to sources, the case is from Bareilly in Uttar Pradesh. The victims were traveling from Bareilly to Dataganj in Badaun district after attending a wedding. To make the journey easier, they used Google Maps and followed its suggested route. However, the suggested route led them to an incomplete bridge, which the navigation system failed to avoid, resulting in a tragic outcome.
Moreover, the speed of the car was extremely high; it fell into the Ramganga River, which was fatal for three people. In this case, the police suspect that the driver went on an unsafe route due to GPS (Global Positioning System). This is not the first time that such an incident has happened. In such cases, the question arises: is it right to blindly trust these technologies?
In this incident, questions are being raised with the local administration along with Google Maps. There was no warning board towards the incomplete bridge; the construction company left the half-finished bridge open without any barricade, and there was no agency to check it. This accident could have been avoided if the administration had taken proper signage and safety measures.
Social media is flooded with pictures of the incident. After seeing the viral pictures, users raised many questions on the administration and also expressed concern over Google Maps.
A user writes, “In India, if you criticize the government’s careless attitude and lack of proper functioning, some people will hate you for speaking out. A similar incident occurred at Delhi International Airport, where a man tragically died inside a car due to others’ mistakes.”
Another user writes, “Omg, this is so painful knowing that they are dying. Google Maps still can’t trust, and seriously, the person who constructed the bridge should be punished and questioned.”
