In a strange event in Tamil Nadu, a man experienced Google Maps diverting him off course, causing his car to go up some stairs.
The incident, captured on video, illustrates the disconcerting results of relying on technology for navigation.
The driver of the Toyota SUV had to be “rescued” by a team of alert police officers and volunteers, who skillfully guided the vehicle to a stable surface.
This peculiar fact underscores the occasional dangers of relying unconditionally on digital navigation tools, turning a normal trip into a widely shared spectacle.
Witness this unforeseen journey as Google Maps takes an unexpected detour, transforming an ordinary trip into a moment of online entertainment.
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- What happened to this man in Tamil Nadu?
- Where can you see the viral video?
What happened to this man in Tamil Nadu?
Man follows Google Maps and gets stuck on the stairs | Image: X
A resident of Tamil Nadu faced a difficult situation by relying on Google Maps to find the quickest route; He ended up stranded in the middle of a staircase, according to India Today.
This incident occurred in the Nilgiris region, near Ooty, and a video capturing the ordeal has garnered widespread attention.
The footage shows how a group of police officers and additional volunteers “rescue” the Toyota SUV from its unusual position and guide it onto a suitable road.
The video showed a situation where the driver of an SUV, who was relying on Google Maps to navigate to Karnataka, found himself stranded on a staircase in Gudalur, a hill town in Tamil Nadu.
Man follows Google Maps and gets stuck on the stairs | Image: X
The individual, accompanied by friends, was driving after a weekend spent in the town.
Where can you see the viral video?
You can watch the viral video on X posted by @Rajmajiofficial.
Man follows Google Maps and gets stuck on the stairs | Image: X
The episode attracted a lot of attention after the viral spread of a video showing the peculiar situation on social networks.
Footage captured the rescuers’ careful efforts as they drove the SUV back to a suitable road.
VIRAL VIDEO | An SUV driver, who was using Google Maps to reach Karnataka, ended up stuck on a flight of stairs with his vehicle in Gudalur, a hill town in Tamil Nadu. The man was driving with his friends after spending the weekend in the town. pic.twitter.com/zUv5BxuHYl
— ℝ𝕒𝕛 𝕄𝕒𝕛𝕚 (@Rajmajiofficial) January 29, 2024
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Source: vtt.edu.vn