There have been several incidents where users have faced issues due to incorrect directions provided by Google Maps.
Most recently, three men died after their car plunged off an incomplete bridge while following directions on Google Maps.
In this tragic incident in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, three men lost their lives after their car plunged off an under-construction bridge while following directions on Google Maps. The bridge, which had been damaged by floods earlier this year, lacked safety barriers and warning signs. The car fell into the Ramganga River, resulting in the tragic deaths.
The police have booked four engineers from the Public Works Department (PWD) and an unnamed official from Google Maps in connection with the accident. The FIR names two assistant engineers and two junior engineers from the PWD, as well as "unknown persons". A Google spokesperson expressed condolences and confirmed that the company is cooperating with the investigation.
Some unidentified locals who allegedly damaged a protective wall at the site have also been charged.
The FIRs were registered under Section 304A (culpable homicide not amounting to murder) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
This incident highlights the importance of accurate and up-to-date information on navigation systems, as well as the need for proper safety measures at construction sites.
Last year in Jakarta, Indonesia, the Indonesian National Transportation Safety Commission (NTSC) reported that several road accidents occurred because drivers followed incorrect routes suggested by Google Maps.
In 2019, a woman was stranded in Death Valley, United States, after Google Maps directed her onto a remote, impassable road. She was rescued after spending several days in the desert.
There have been numerous reports of drivers ending up in dangerous or inappropriate locations due to outdated or incorrect information provided by Google Maps.
These incidents highlight the importance of verifying navigation directions, especially in unfamiliar or potentially hazardous areas. Google continuously works to improve the accuracy of its maps and relies on user feedback to update its data.
Google relies heavily on user feedback to correct and update map data. They encourage users to report errors directly through the app.
Google is said to be actively working to address issues related to incorrect or outdated information on Google Maps and improve user safety.
Google Maps now includes a "Safer Routing" or "Stay Safer" feature that takes into account road conditions, weather, and traffic when providing directions. This helps users avoid potentially dangerous routes.
Most recently, three men died after their car plunged off an incomplete bridge while following directions on Google Maps.
In this tragic incident in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, three men lost their lives after their car plunged off an under-construction bridge while following directions on Google Maps. The bridge, which had been damaged by floods earlier this year, lacked safety barriers and warning signs. The car fell into the Ramganga River, resulting in the tragic deaths.
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The police have booked four engineers from the Public Works Department (PWD) and an unnamed official from Google Maps in connection with the accident. The FIR names two assistant engineers and two junior engineers from the PWD, as well as "unknown persons". A Google spokesperson expressed condolences and confirmed that the company is cooperating with the investigation.
Some unidentified locals who allegedly damaged a protective wall at the site have also been charged.
The FIRs were registered under Section 304A (culpable homicide not amounting to murder) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
This incident highlights the importance of accurate and up-to-date information on navigation systems, as well as the need for proper safety measures at construction sites.
Last year in Jakarta, Indonesia, the Indonesian National Transportation Safety Commission (NTSC) reported that several road accidents occurred because drivers followed incorrect routes suggested by Google Maps.
In 2019, a woman was stranded in Death Valley, United States, after Google Maps directed her onto a remote, impassable road. She was rescued after spending several days in the desert.
There have been numerous reports of drivers ending up in dangerous or inappropriate locations due to outdated or incorrect information provided by Google Maps.
These incidents highlight the importance of verifying navigation directions, especially in unfamiliar or potentially hazardous areas. Google continuously works to improve the accuracy of its maps and relies on user feedback to update its data.
Google relies heavily on user feedback to correct and update map data. They encourage users to report errors directly through the app.
Google is said to be actively working to address issues related to incorrect or outdated information on Google Maps and improve user safety.
Google Maps now includes a "Safer Routing" or "Stay Safer" feature that takes into account road conditions, weather, and traffic when providing directions. This helps users avoid potentially dangerous routes.
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