Road to oblivion: Thanks to Google Maps, Kerala youth get stuck in narrow lane

KANNIYAKUMARI: A wrong turn while following Google Maps left four youth from Kerala stranded in a narrow lane near Semmangali in the Melpuram area, near Arumanai. Local residents came to their rescue, pushing the car out after it became wedged between two walls.

The four youth, who had travelled from Adoor in Kerala on Wednesday evening, were heading to  Kulasekarapattinam   when they followed the navigation app into a lane barely wide enough for a motorcycle.

Once inside, the car became stuck between two walls, leaving the occupants unable to move forward or reverse. They were also unable to get out of the vehicle, leaving them stranded until residents in the area noticed their plight.

The residents rushed to help and tried to push the car out of the narrow passage. After efforts, they managed to free the vehicle and bring it back to the road.

Personnel from the Kuzhithurai Fire and Rescue Services also arrived at the spot to assist in the rescue.

When questioned, the youth said they had come from Kerala and were heading to  Kulasekarapattinam but had taken the wrong route.

With the help of the residents, the four youth were safely sent on their way.