Car Falls Into Canal After GPS Error in Uttar Pradesh, Raising Safety Concerns

A second GPS-related accident in Bareilly within 10 days highlights risks of over-reliance on navigation tools and outdated infrastructure data.

A car carrying three passengers fell into a dry canal near Kalapur village in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, after following a route suggested by Google Maps.
The passengers, traveling to Pilibhit, escaped with minor injuries, and the car was retrieved with the help of local police and villagers.
This marks the second GPS-related incident in the area within 10 days; the previous accident resulted in three fatalities when a car drove off an incomplete bridge into the Ramganga River.
Local authorities have raised concerns about outdated or inaccurate mapping data and the absence of safety barriers or warning signs at hazardous locations.
Experts emphasize the need for collaboration between tech companies and local governments to ensure navigation tools provide accurate, real-time updates, especially in rural or underdeveloped areas.