On April 5, 2025 an unusual and dangerous accident in Indonesia has left many shocked after a 61-year-old man and his co-pilot fell 12 metres off a bridge after following Google Maps directions exactly.
The incident occurred while the driver was heading to a friend’s house, completely trusting the route suggested by the Maps app. According to CNN, the app suddenly changed direction mid-trip, taking them straight to an unfinished bridge.
Unaware of the danger, the driver continued moving forward and the result was a fall onto a busy road.
Fortunately, the car landed in a clear area, avoiding a major tragedy. Despite the 12-metre fall and the total destruction of the car, both the driver and his 46-year-old passenger suffered only minor injuries.
Check out the shocking video below:
Un conductor cayó de un puente en construcción en #Indonesia tras seguir indicaciones de Google Maps.
El auto voló desde 12 metros de altura y terminó estrellado. La app lo desvió hacia una vía aún sin terminar. #accidentes #Internacional pic.twitter.com/Ztwialihcs — Diario Nacional (@DiarioNacional9) April 17, 2025
This isn’t the first time a GPS-based app, or Google Maps, has led to such a mishap. In a similar case in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, on Nov 21, 2024, three men lost their lives after Google Maps allegedly directed their car onto an incomplete bridge that led straight into a river. The car plunged into the water, resulting in a fatal crash.
Lylieth on April 22nd, 2025 at 18:14 UTC »
So, the driver choose to drive around/through barriers to drive off it, and blames the GPS?
And here I thought I've seen more mental gymnastics from politicians...
The things people will do for a quick cash grab.
case31 on April 22nd, 2025 at 12:04 UTC »
Wait, wait, wait. No, no, no…it means bear right, up there.
DENelson83 on April 22nd, 2025 at 07:08 UTC »
Should have used OpenStreetMap...