Bangladesh, Aug. 28 -- At least three people have been killed, and a child has gone missing in the Indian state of Rajasthan's Chittorgarh, after Google Maps allegedly led the driver of a van onto a closed bridge, which then led to the vehicle being swept away by the strong currents of the Banas River.

The incident occurred on Tuesday as a family was returning from a religious trip to Bhilwara and attempted to cross a closed culvert over the river, Indian broadcaster NDTV reports.

The driver, relying on Google Maps for directions, unknowingly guided the van onto the Somi-Upreda Bridge, which had been closed for several months. As the van entered the bridge, it became stuck and was quickly pulled into the river's strong currents, the pol...