3 Injured After "Shortcut" On Google Maps Lands Them In UP Canal

The incident took place when they were travelling from Bareilly to Pilibhit and took a detour by following the popular navigation system.

Three persons were on Tuesday injured when their car fell into a dry canal in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly district allegedly after following a "shortcut" route on Google Maps.

The incident took place when they were travelling from Bareilly to Pilibhit and took a detour by following the popular navigation system near Kalapur village.

They were rescued when the villagers spotted them and called the police. The three persons sustained minor injuries and were taken to the hospital.