A tragic incident unfolded when a speeding car veered off an under-construction bridge, resulting in the death of three passengers. The mishap reportedly occurred due to incorrect GPS navigation, leading the vehicle onto the incomplete structure.Accident detailsThe fatal accident took place on the Khallapur-Dataganj route in the Faridpur police jurisdiction. Authorities were alerted immediately after the car plunged into the water below the bridge. Local police rushed to the scene and managed to retrieve the submerged vehicle. Unfortunately, all three occupants had succumbed to their injuries by the time help arrived.#बरेली: गलत जीपीएस नेविगेशन के कारण एक निर्माणाधीन पुल से तेज रफ्तार कार गिरने से 3 लोगों की दर्दनाक मौत हो गई। सूचना मिलने पर पुलिस मौके पर पहुंची और कार को पानी से बाहर निकाला। शवों को कब्जे में लेकर पोस्टमार्टम के लिए भेज दिया गया है। यह घटना फरीदपुर थाना क्षेत्र के… pic.twitter.com/DSTR3ZR2F5— UttarPradesh.ORG News (@WeUttarPradesh) November 24, 2024Police actionThe bodies were taken into police custody and sent for post-mortem examinations. Officials are investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident, particularly the role of erroneous GPS navigation in directing the vehicle onto the incomplete bridge.Need for enhanced safetyThe incident has highlighted the critical need for proper signage and barriers at under-construction sites to prevent such tragedies. Locals expressed concerns about the lack of warnings in the area, which could have averted the accident.As the investigation continues, this tragic event serves as a grim reminder of the potential risks posed by reliance on GPS without adequate situational awareness and the necessity of stricter safety measures at construction zones.
