Google Maps Error, Construction Lapses Lead to Fatal Crash in UP's Bareilly
A tragic accident claimed the lives of three men in Uttar Pradesh’s Bareilly district after their car, guided by Google Maps, veered onto an under-construction flyover and plunged into the Ramganga River.
Key Details:
- The incident occurred on Saturday when the victims, identified as Vivek and Amit, along with a third individual, were traveling from Gurugram to Bareilly to attend a wedding.
- Relying on GPS for navigation, their car mistakenly drove onto the incomplete flyover and fell 50 feet into the shallow river.
- Locals discovered the wreckage and the deceased occupants the following morning, notifying the police.
Police Statement:
- “At 9:30 AM, a damaged car was found in the Ramganga River. Upon inspection, it was identified as a Wagon R, possibly a hired taxi. The vehicle had fallen from the incomplete bridge,” said a police official.
- The bodies were recovered and sent for post-mortem, with the identities of Vivek and Amit confirmed. Efforts to identify the third victim are ongoing.
Families Demand Accountability:
- Relatives of the victims have accused the construction department of negligence, questioning why the unfinished bridge lacked barricades or warning signs.
- They are demanding an FIR against the officials responsible for leaving the site unsafe, citing gross negligence as a contributing factor to the tragedy.
