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A traveller from Buxar to Delhi shared a video of Google Maps leading them to a pond, sparking social media discussions on the risks of blindly following GPS
Relying on the map’s directions, the driver was led onto a path that ultimately terminated at a body of water. (Instagram/ypankaj225)
Technological advancements have significantly improved navigation in recent times. Previously, exploring unfamiliar locations often posed considerable challenges, with travellers relying on directions from strangers and enduring extended journeys. However, technology, particularly Google Mapshas emerged as an invaluable tool for route planning, enabling people to reach their destinations with relative ease.
Despite its usefulness, technology is not without its flaws, and malfunctions can lead to unforeseen difficulties. There have been numerous incidents where individuals following Google Maps‘ guidance have found themselves lost, in danger, or worse. Tragically, some have even lost their lives in accidents attributed to such errors.
A recent incident highlighted the potential perils of blindly following Google Maps. An individual travelling from Buxar to Delhi shared a video on social media recounting their experience. Relying on the map’s directions, they were led onto a path that ultimately terminated at a body of water.
Watch The Video Here
The individual, driving from Buxar to Delhi, had been following Google Maps’ instructions. After leaving the highway, the map directed them onto an unpaved road. Continuing to follow the route, they eventually arrived at the edge of a pond, where, astonishingly, the map instructed them to proceed by driving into the water.
The video resonated with many social media users who shared similar experiences, prompting a flurry of suggestions on how to mitigate the risks associated with using Google Maps. Many emphasised the importance of caution and situational awareness, while several comments expressed relief that the incident occurred in broad daylight, as a nighttime occurrence could have had far graver consequences.
- Location :
Buxar, India, India
