At 1 a.m. on Friday, a woman driving her Audi car towards Ulwe in Navi Mumbai accidentally drove into a ditch near Belapur. She was relying on Google Maps for directions. Instead of taking the Bay bridge, the app directed her to a route under the bridge, near Dhruvatara Jetty. The car fell into a deep ditch. She was alone when the accident occurred.
Assistant Police Inspector Narayan Palampalle received the alert and immediately sent a team with marine security guards. The combined force reached the site quickly. They found the woman trapped inside the car. Using a boat from the marine security team, they rescued her safely within minutes. Senior police officers were informed about the situation.
This is not the first time navigation apps caused trouble. Last year, three people died after their car fell from an unfinished bridge following Google Maps directions. The app failed to show the damaged section. In another case, two French tourists got stranded on deserted roads in Uttar Pradesh after following a Google Maps shortcut from Delhi to Kathmandu. Both incidents highlight risks when drivers rely solely on GPS apps.
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Local police stress caution when using navigation apps in unfamiliar areas. While apps provide convenience, technology errors can lead drivers into unsafe paths. Rescue teams remain on alert to respond to such emergencies. Drivers should verify routes, especially in less-known regions, and follow road signs to avoid accidents.
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