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Route removed from Google Maps after tourists shot driving through South Africa danger routes

2023-11-23 00:00:00.0 独立报-世界新闻原网页

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Google Maps has removed a route from its navigation system after a number of tourists came into danger while travelling towards one of South Africa’s most violent regions.

The technology giant has decided to alter its directions after a series of incidents in Nyanga, which is only a short distance from Cape Town’s international airport.

In August, a British surgeon was shot dead at the wheel of his hire car after he was re-routed by officers to avoid road closures. Kar Hao Teoh, 40, was shot in the head by a gunman while his mother, wife and son were sat in the vehicle alongside him.

An American tourist also miraculously survived being shot in the face earlier this month.

Walter Fischel, 55, had been directed towards Nyanga after he opted for the fastest route on Google Maps. By the time he realised the area was “not the greatest”, he had been caught in congestion and was targeted by four men and shot in the face.

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British surgeon Kar Hao Teoh was shot dead at the wheel of his hire car

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He was able to put up a fight until the gunmen stole his cash and drove away in his car. Speaking to News24 from his hospital bed, he said: “While I tried looking for help, I spat out a couple of my teeth and the bullet as well.”

Google’s South Africa director, Professor Alistair Mokoena, said that blocking Nyanga as a recommended route to avoid traffic on the main motorway was the first priority.

New security alerts will also be added for tourists to safely navigate the country, Professor Moken said at the signing of a deal which will see the tech firm provide digital support to the tourism ministry.

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