3 Men Lose Lives After Google Maps Leads Them to an Unfinished Bridge, Car Plunges 25 Feet
Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh – Trusting Google Maps while returning from a wedding took the lives of three people. All three died when a car moving at high speed on an incomplete bridge suddenly fell into the river. This tragic incident happened in Bareilly district on Saturday night.
Google Maps showed the wrong way
The accident happened when the victims were returning after attending a wedding in Bareilly. They tried to take a shortcut through Google Maps, but the maps put them in trouble by taking them to an incomplete bridge.
According to the information, the car was moving at a speed of 60-80 km/h. Due to fog, the sudden end of the road was not known, and there was no time to apply the brake. The car fell 25 feet below the bridge into the river, killing all three on the spot.
Local people discovered the mangled car
On Sunday morning, local people saw the damaged car near the Ramganga river and informed the police. The police reached the spot and took out the bodies and sent them for post-mortem.
Anger among family members and local people
After the accident, the family members of the deceased and the local people made serious allegations against the construction department and the concerned officials. They said that leaving the incomplete bridge open and not putting any barricade or warning sign there is gross negligence.
Question on ‘chalta hai’ attitude
Local people say that leaving the incomplete construction open is another example of ‘chalta hai’ attitude. They have demanded that strict action be taken against the construction company and the concerned agencies on charges of negligence.
Demand for serious investigation
This incident highlights the over-reliance on digital technology and ignorance of safety measures. The police and administration have started investigating the matter. At the same time, the family members have demanded to register an FIR against the guilty officials.
This accident raises a serious question on the importance of safety rules and taking precautions.
