Google Maps misguides, car drives into stream; 5 from Nagpur rescued unhurt | Hyderabad News

A group of five travelers from Nagpur, en route to Tirupati, experienced an unexpected detour when their reliance on Google Maps led them into a stream near Gangupahad village in Jangaon.

JANGAON: For many motorists, using Google Maps to reach their destinations safely is a common choice. However, for a group of five people from Nagpur, relying on Google Maps proved costly as they ended up in a stream!The incident occurred late on Friday when the group was on their way towards Tirupati from Nagpur. Addressing the media, Jangaon Inspector P Damodar said, “After reaching the outskirts of Gangupahad village, Sravan, who was driving the car with the help of Google Maps, failed to notice the stream and drove the car straight into it. The group quickly tried to escape by opening the car doors. Meanwhile, locals, who witnessed the incident, rushed to their aid and managed to pull all five to safety. The group escaped without any injuries.