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Google Maps falsely told drivers in Germany that roads across the country were closed

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Google Maps wrongly informed drivers that highways in Germany were closed during a busy holiday.

The error coincided with the beginning of Germany ’s Ascension Day public holiday on May 29 .

The problem reportedly only lasted for a few hours and by Thursday afternoon only genuine road closures were being displayed.

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