In a tragic incident on Sunday, three people lost their lives when their car fell into the Ramganga River from an incomplete bridge in Uttar Pradesh’s Badaun district. Police suspect the driver was misled by Google Maps into taking the unsafe route.
The accident occurred around 10 am on the Khalpur-Dataganj road as the victims traveled from Bareilly to Dataganj. The bridge, partially destroyed during floods earlier this year, was not updated on the navigation system, according to Circle Officer Ashutosh Shivam.
“The front portion of the bridge had collapsed, but this change was not reflected in the navigation system,” Shivam said. He added that the driver, relying on Google Maps, inadvertently drove the vehicle off the damaged section. The absence of safety barriers or warning signs exacerbated the situation, leading to the fatal crash.
Police teams from Faridpur, Bareilly, and Dataganj rushed to the scene and recovered the vehicle and the bodies from the river. The deceased have been sent for post-mortem, and investigations are ongoing to determine further details.
This incident highlights the critical need for updated digital maps and proper safety measures at accident-prone sites to prevent such tragedies in the future.
