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New Indian Express
4 days ago
- New Indian Express
Google Maps ‘misleads' car into stream in Telangana
JANGAON: A group of five people from Nagpur had a narrow escape around midnight on Friday when the car they were travelling in plunged into a stream while navigating with Google Maps. The incident occurred on the outskirts of Gangupahad village in Jangaon district. The group was travelling from Nagpur to Tirupati, relying on Google Maps for direction. Upon receiving information, Jangaon Inspector P Damodar and his police team rushed to the spot and rescued all five persons from the car. The police stated that Sravan, along with his four friends, was driving to Tirupati using Google Maps for navigation. Upon reaching the outskirts of Gangupahad, he failed to notice the stream and accidentally drove into it. While they were attempting to open the doors to escape, locals noticed the car and immediately rescued them. Fortunately, all five escaped without injuries, as there was no water flow in the stream. The vehicle was later lifted out using a heavy earthmover. According to villagers, the location is accident-prone. They criticised the authorities for failing to install a warning sign board or crash barrier at the site.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Google Maps misguides, car drives into stream; 5 from Nagpur rescued unhurt
A group of five travelers from Nagpur, en route to Tirupati, experienced an unexpected detour when their reliance on Google Maps led them into a stream near Gangupahad village in Jangaon. JANGAON: For many motorists, using Google Maps to reach their destinations safely is a common choice. However, for a group of five people from Nagpur, relying on Google Maps proved costly as they ended up in a stream! The incident occurred late on Friday when the group was on their way towards Tirupati from Nagpur. Addressing the media, Jangaon Inspector P Damodar said, "After reaching the outskirts of Gangupahad village, Sravan, who was driving the car with the help of Google Maps, failed to notice the stream and drove the car straight into it. The group quickly tried to escape by opening the car doors. Meanwhile, locals, who witnessed the incident, rushed to their aid and managed to pull all five to safety. The group escaped without any injuries. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad
