Google Maps routed woman into drain in Mumbai
A woman in Mumbai followed Google Maps directions that incorrectly routed her below a bridge instead of across it, causing her car to drive into a muddy drain. She was rescued by nearby Marine Security personnel and her vehicle was later retrieved with a crane.
What happened
A woman in Belapur, Mumbai was following Google Maps directions while driving from Belapur to Alewhere the mapping service routed her below a bridge instead of across it. She drove into a muddy drain near Dhruvatara jetty.
Marine Security personnel stationed nearby rescued the woman from the drain. A crane was later used to retrieve her white Audi from the water.
Reported impact
The woman was pulled from the drain and rescued. Her car was submerged in the muddy water.
Index analysis
The incident occurred on 26 July 2025 at approximately 1 p.m. The mapping error showed a route below the bridge rather than across it, leading to the car entering the drain.
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