Google Maps horror! Three UP youths killed after GPS tracking car crashed into river: Details

In a tragic incident, three men, including two brothers, died after their car fell into the Ramganga River from an under-construction bridge in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. The accident occurred while the victims were driving and navigating their route. Google Mapsunaware that the bridge they were directed to was missing.
The victims were traveling towards Faridpur from Dataganj in Badaun. According to reports, their vehicle followed GPS instructions and unknowingly veered towards the unlit, partially constructed bridge and fell about 15 meters into the riverbed. Repair work was continuing on the bridge, which was damaged due to heavy rains last year, as the safety barriers were either missing or inadequate.
The damaged car was found by residents of Allapur village on Sunday morning. Upon closer inspection, they found the submerged car with its occupants trapped. The police were immediately notified and rescue efforts were initiated, but all three were pronounced dead at the scene.

Families of the dead expressed their anger over the lack of proper barricades and signs in the area. The lack of visible warnings, combined with reliance on Google Maps, created a deadly combination that led to the crash.
The incident sparked outrage and calls for accountability. Locals and family members are questioning the Public Works Department (PWD) and local authorities for not sealing access to the incomplete structure.
Furthermore, this tragedy highlights the need for infrastructure security measures and user caution when relying on navigation applications. While technology plays an important role in modern travel, incidents like this serve as a painful reminder of potential limitations when combined with inadequate ground safety protocols.