Uttar Pradesh: In a tragic incident, three individuals lost their lives after their car fell off an incomplete flyover in Bareilly district, late on Friday night.
Statements from Police and Eyewitnesses
Witnesses hurried to the scene to help after hearing a loud crash. One local resident remarked, “There are no barricades or warning signs indicating ongoing construction in the area.”
The flyover is still under construction and lacks proper lighting and safety barriers, making it dangerous for unwary drivers, according to police officials looking into the incident.
According to a senior police officer, “the residents were using Google Maps for navigation, which led them onto the flyover.” “To determine why the area wasn’t appropriately marked, we are working with the local authorities.”
Response from Authorities
The Uttar Pradesh Public Works Department (PWD) and the local administration have come under fire for failing to follow safety protocols on the construction site. Officials have confirmed that an investigation has been launched to determine the lapses.
Meanwhile, Google issued a statement expressing condolences to the victims’ families and emphasizing that navigation technology is reliant on current data. They also urged drivers to be cautious and obey local traffic signs.
Public Outcry
The incident has sparked widespread outrage, and residents and activists are demanding that the authorities be held responsible. Concerns have been raised about the site’s poor signage and lighting, which could have prevented the tragedy.
“This is a serious case of administrative neglect, not just a technological failure,” said a social activist.
Lessons Accrued and Future Plans
The unfortunate incident highlights the drawbacks of relying solely on navigation apps and the critical importance of safety measures at construction sites. In addition to installing warning signs, barricades, and proper lighting at all flyovers and roads that are still under construction, local officials have promised to act quickly.
The bereaved families of the victims must deal with the terrible loss brought on by a combination of human error and technological dependence while an investigation is being conducted.
Sumit Negi