In a tragic incident in Uttar Pradesh’s Bareilly district, three individuals have been killed after their car, misdirected by Google Maps, veered off an under-constructed bridge and fell into the Ramganga river, as reported by India Today.
The victims were traveling from Gurugram to Bareilly to attend a wedding and while relying on Google Maps for navigation, their vehicle reached an incomplete bridge The victims were unaware of the directions and they drove onto the structure, causing the car to fall 50 feet into the river below.
How Did the Tragedy Come to Light?
As reported by the Hindustan Times, the tragedy gained light the next morning when locals saw the mangled remains of the car in the riverbed. Authorities were immediately informed about it and the police arrived at the scene to recover the bodies and start the investigations.
“At around 9:30 am, we were informed about a damaged car found in the Ramganga river,” a police spokesperson stated. “Our team discovered a Wagon R, suspected to be a taxi, that had fallen from the incomplete bridge. The bodies of the victims were recovered and sent for post-mortem. While two individuals have been identified as Vivek and Amit, efforts are ongoing to confirm the identity of the third victim,” the official added.
“Why was the bridge left incomplete, and why were there no safety measures in place?”
The family of the deceased have reportedly slammed the local authorities, accusing them of negligence. The family has questioned why the under-constructed bridge lacked proper barricades or a sign to prevent such accidents.
“The officials must be held accountable for this negligence. Why was the bridge left incomplete, and why were there no safety measures in place?” a of the deceased said. The family have called an investigation and urged the lodging of an FIR against the concerned construction department.
