Google Maps Blamed in Bridge Collapse Incident

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Google Maps Blamed in Bridge Collapse Incident
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Following a fatal bridge collapse in Bareilly, local authorities are investigating the incident where three outsiders, unfamiliar with the area, followed Google Maps directions to a dilapidated bridge. Four state road engineers and a Google Maps official have been charged with culpable homicide.

While locals were aware of the bridge’s condition and avoided it, the three outsiders were unfamiliar with the area and simply followed the directions provided by Google Maps .Local authorities have since launched an investigation and filed a police complaint. Four state road engineers and a Google Maps official were named on charges of culpable homicide in the police complaint.

“A map operator then uses satellite imagery, Google Street View and government notifications to confirm the change and update the map,” he told the “In other words, bad maps are here to stay until governments become more proactive about collecting and sharing data,” he said.

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