Google Maps horror: Car falls into canal in Bareilly

BAREILLY: Yet another accident linked to Google Maps navigation occurred in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly district, raising questions about the reliability of satellite-based directions.

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A car carrying three passengers fell into the Kalapur canal in the Izzatnagar area on Pilibhit Road after following a route suggested by Google Maps. Fortunately, all three occupants of the car survived the incident. However, the incident reignited concerns about road safety and the accuracy of digital navigation tools in India.

The incident occurred near Barkapur Tiraaha on Pilibhit Road, where the Kalapur canal has eroded part of the road. The car, a Tata Tigor, overturned and fell into the canal. Local police, led by Izzatnagar Station Officer Dhananjay Pandey, rushed to the scene upon receiving information about the accident.