Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Google Maps Error Leads Electric Car into Stream in Kottayam
Josy Joseph and his wife Sheeba were driving in an electric car using Google Maps when the GPS led them into a flooded stream.
They were heading to a friend's house near Kuruppanthara, Kottayam.
The road was submerged, and the car started taking in water.
Luckily, they got out just in time with help from locals.
The incident highlighted issues with GPS navigation accuracy, particularly during floods, and people are calling for better maps and more caution.
An electric car carrying a couple in Kottayam, India, veered into a stream due to Google Maps.
The incident occurred near Kuruppanthara as the couple was navigating to a friend's house.
The car entered the flooded road around 11 am, leading to a close call for the occupants.
Local residents and workers assisted in rescuing the couple and recovering the vehicle.
The incident has raised concerns about GPS reliability, especially in flood-prone areas.
- Who
- Josy Joseph and his wife Sheeba, and Google Maps.
- What
- An electric car was driven into a stream due to Google Maps.
- When
- Around 11 am on Wednesday.
- Where
- Near Kuruppanthara, Kottayam, India.
- Why
- The couple was relying on GPS, which directed them onto a flooded road.
Viewpoint 1: Need for improved accuracy
Viewpoint 2: Caution with Digital Navigation
Mapping Accuracy
Viewpoint 1: Need for improved accuracy
Advocates for improved mapping accuracy and enhanced safety features.
Viewpoint 2: Caution with Digital Navigation
Not applicable.
- Victims
- Josy Joseph (62) and Sheeba (58)
- Location
- Near Kuruppanthara, Kottayam, India
- Time
- Around 11 am
- Cause
- GPS misdirection by Google Maps
- Vehicle
- Electric car