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Googlemobile Smashes Street View Camera Into Low Bridge

by Peter Mychalcewycz on April 10, 2009 at 03:24 PM



Man, the life of a Google Street View driver seems less and less glamorous with each passing day. They have to deal with angry mobs and zealous traffic cops. Now, we've found out the drivers have had to deal with the ultimate foe for anyone driving with a huge pole-mounted camera on their roof: low bridges.

In a total forehead-smacking moment, a Google Street View driver forgot how much clearance the car's camera needed and ran right into a low bridge outside of Pittsburgh, PA (the site of this other bizarre Street View 'Mad Scientist' scene). We are surprised that these images are still available in Street Maps, but it seems Google may just have a sense of humor to pair with that all-powerful, world-mapping capability. Either way, we are grateful for the giggle-fodder. Check out an animated video of the crash at Valleywag. Enjoy. [From: ValleyWag]

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