Navigation error sends iron-loaded lorry onto unsafe slope, deadly collision triggers blaze in Kurubarahalli, 23-year-old driver killed
Bengaluru: In a shocking late-night accident that has raised serious concerns over navigation safety, a lorry carrying iron bars crashed and caught fire, leading to the tragic death of a young cab driver in Bengaluru. The incident occurred around 1 AM on Pipeline Road in Kurubarahalli, under the jurisdiction of Mahalaxmi Layout police station.
Google Maps Error Turns Fatal
According to initial reports, the lorry was travelling from Andhra Pradesh towards Sunkadakatte when it was allegedly misdirected by Google Maps onto a steep and unsuitable road. The route, not designed for heavy vehicles, reportedly caused the driver to lose control while descending.
In the chaos, the speeding lorry rammed into an Ertiga car ahead, dragging it for a short distance before crashing into a nearby scrap godown. The impact triggered a massive fire, engulfing the car within moments.
Young Cab Driver Burnt Alive
The victim has been identified as Ambadas (23), a cab driver who was inside the Ertiga at the time of the crash. Tragically, he was burnt alive as the vehicle was completely gutted in flames, leaving no chance of survival.
“The fire spread rapidly after the collision, completely destroying the car. Rescue efforts were initiated immediately, but the victim could not be saved,” police sources stated.
Lorry Driver Escapes, Probe Underway
In a twist of fate, the lorry driver managed to escape with minor injuries and was rescued from the scene. Authorities have begun an investigation to determine the exact sequence of events and to verify claims related to the navigation error.
Officials from Mahalaxmi Layout police station have registered a case and are probing whether reliance on digital navigation tools contributed to the fatal crash.
