A devastating incident occurred in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, where three men lost their lives after their car fell off an incomplete flyover. The tragedy unfolded as the victims, relying on navigation through Google Maps, were misled onto an unfinished section of the bridge. The Google Maps horror has brought attention to the dangers of unverified road conditions and over-reliance on technology.
Google Maps Horror: An Unfortunate Tragedy
The victims, Vivek, Amit, and a third unidentified passenger, were traveling from Gurugram to Bareilly for a wedding when the incident happened. Guided by Google Maps, they inadvertently drove onto a flyover that was still under construction. The car plunged nearly 50 feet into the shallow Ramganga River, causing instant fatalities. The vehicle and bodies were discovered by locals the next morning, who promptly informed the authorities.
A police officer confirmed, “The car seems to have been hired as a taxi and went off the incomplete bridge. The victims’ bodies were recovered and sent for post-mortem examinations.” While the identities of two victims have been confirmed, investigations into the third passenger’s identity are ongoing.
Questions of Accountability
The families of the deceased have expressed outrage over the lack of safety measures at the incomplete flyover. They questioned why barricades or signs warning drivers of the unfinished structure were not installed. “This tragedy could have been avoided if authorities had ensured proper safeguards,” said a grieving relative.
The incident brought light to the accuracy of digital navigation tools and the accountability of local authorities for road safety. Demands for legal action against the construction department have intensified, emphasizing the need for stricter monitoring of infrastructure projects.
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