Google Maps error leads Audi into ditch in Navi Mumbai, driver rescued
Police were alerted to the incident and, with the help of the marine security team and a boat, successfully rescued the woman.'At about 1 am on Friday, we received information about an Audi car that had fallen into the Belapur ditch. Our team, along with marine security guards and local police, responded immediately,' Narayan Palampalle, Assistant Police Inspector, Belapur, told news agency ANI.'Using a boat from the marine security team, we safely rescued the woman. She was alone in the car when the incident occurred,' he said.- Ends
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