In a shocking incident from Maharajganj, a car was found dangling off the edge of an unfinished flyover after following directions provided by Google Maps. Fortunately, no lives were lost in the accident, but the incident has sparked a debate about road safety and the reliability of navigation technology.

The viral image from Maharajganj shows a car suspended mid-air at night, highlighting a harrowing escape for the passengers. According to reports, three people in the car were headed towards the Sonouli border from Gorakhpur, relying on Google Maps for directions. The app led them onto an under-construction flyover on the Gorakhpur-Sonouli highway in the Farindra police station area. Only one side of the flyover was complete, while work was still ongoing on the other side.

As the car reached the incomplete section, it toppled and became stuck, hanging precariously over the edge. Local police quickly arrived at the scene after receiving information and managed to rescue all occupants safely. It was later revealed that the car, registered in Lucknow, had only one local resident, while the others were traveling towards Nepal.

The passengers claimed they were traveling at speed, trusting Google Maps, when they unknowingly drove onto the incomplete flyover. With no road on the other side, the driver slammed the brakes, but the car still ended up hanging off the bridge. The absence of any diversion or warning sign at the start of the flyover pointed to negligence on the part of the construction company.

This is not the first time such an incident has occurred due to Google Maps’ faulty directions. In Bareilly, a similar mistake led a car onto an unfinished bridge, resulting in three fatalities. In another case, a family traveling from Bihar to Goa ended up stranded in a dense forest overnight after following Google Maps, only to be rescued by police the next morning.

The latest Maharajganj incident quickly went viral on social media. Akhilesh Yadav, national president of the Samajwadi Party, shared the photo on his social media handle, taking a political swipe. He captioned the image, “This is what happens when the guide is wrong, especially when the steering is in the wrong hands,” adding a satirical twist that has since gained traction online and sparked political discussions.

The incident has raised important questions: Why are such accidents happening repeatedly? Why do navigation apps direct drivers onto incomplete flyovers? And why are there no warning or diversion signs at these hazardous spots?

Authorities have begun an investigation into the matter. As updates emerge, the focus remains on improving road safety measures and ensuring that both technology and infrastructure keep travelers out of harm’s way.