Daily, folks use Google Maps to plot their journeys throughout city or throughout the nation. Thus, it’s necessary that this app is as correct as potential. One improper flip and folks may find yourself in a river; effectively, that’s really what occurred. Google Maps led some unsuspecting drivers proper right into a stream.
On Thursday, a household was touring to Kerala, India when the incident occurred. In keeping with CarToq, whereas en route, Google Maps informed the driving force to proceed straight. Nevertheless, that route led the driving force proper right into a stream the place their Toyota Fortuner, sadly, received caught.
Luckily for the driving force and their household, there have been no accidents or loss of life within the accident. The automobile itself wasn’t that far within the water, and it didn’t look like the water was shifting all that quick. Had this been a bigger stream, the story might have been totally different.
We’re unsure if Google might want to face any kind of authorized motion due to the accident. Since this occurred simply in the future in the past, it is perhaps some time earlier than we hear about any ramifications of this accident.
In Different Google Maps Information: Google Maps Will Let You See Inside Buildings
Throughout Google I/O this 12 months, Google unveiled some new improvements coming to Maps. One of many improvements known as “Immersive View“. With this view, you’ll be capable to get an in depth view of various places with a rotating digicam.
One fascinating factor concerning the Immersive view is the truth that you’ll be capable to see the within of various places like well-known eating places and landmarks. Say, you need to go to a prestigious Parisian, however you don’t know the way it seems to be on the within. Whereas there are photos on Google Maps, you’ll be capable to take a digital tour contained in the restaurant and get a very good have a look at it.
This characteristic will begin rolling out to pick cities globally this 12 months. We will anticipate a wider launch to occur someday subsequent 12 months.
