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Three men in India died after their vehicle, guided by Google Maps, drove off an unfinished bridge in Uttar Pradesh. The bridge had collapsed earlier due to floods, but this change was not updated on the navigation app. Dense fog and lack of barricades contributed to the accident. Family members blame civic authorities for negligence and demand action to prevent future incidents.
Google Maps is facing criticism after leading multiple drivers, including Shelby Easler, onto a dirt road in the Mojave Desert during a dust storm while trying to avoid traffic delays on their way back to Los Angeles from Las Vegas. Easler and other drivers became stranded on the road, and she had to leave her car behind due to damage. She plans to stick to the main highways in the future.
Google Maps led a group of cars off the major highway and onto an off-roading trail in the Mojave Desert, causing them to get stuck and experience car troubles. A viral TikTok video showed the trail of cars following the misleading directions. The road was only wide enough for one-way traffic, leading to difficulties when attempting to turn around. Eventually, the highway patrol had to be called to shut down the road. The incident resulted in expensive car repairs for some drivers.