In the storm, it is said in aviation to always believe in your instruments. On the ground, in the car, after a storm, it is better to only place relative trust in technology and keep your eyes wide open. Three men who were driving to a wedding in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh on Sunday morning were killed after their vehicle fell from a bridge, part of which apron missing.
Police intend to pursue navigation system
Part of the structure was washed away during floods a few months ago, which is confirmed by a local police official.
An accident which led to the opening of an investigation against Google Maps, the mapping service of the American technology giant. Police intend to pursue the Google navigation system along with representatives of the public works department, the Press Trust of India news agency said.
The driver was following the indicated route
The driver was following the route indicated by Google Maps when he took this road, the Hindustan Times daily said on Tuesday, citing police officials. “We send our most sincere condolences to the families. We are working closely with the authorities and supporting the investigation,” a Google spokesperson was quoted as saying by the newspaper.
An accident reminiscent of another in India. Just a year ago, two doctors died in the southern state of Kerala after their car plunged into the Periyar River while following directions given by the navigation system.
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