Three passengers narrowly escaped harm when their car plunged into a canal near Barkapur village in Uttar Pradesh. The incident, following GPS directions, occurred on the Bareilly-Pilibhit state highway. This highlights concerns about over-reliance on GPS systems, especially after a recent fatal accident linked to GPS navigation in Bareilly. Police are investigating the circumstances.
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