News Summary

• Google Maps falsely reported that Scotland's A9 road was closed.
• The 273-mile stretch of road is the fifth-largest in the UK and runs from Perth to Thurso.
• With the road "closed," Google recommended a single-lane route, which quickly became overwhelmed by two-way traffic.
• At times, the congestion became so severe that several found themselves driving in reverse just to escape the situation.
• Google says the problem has been fixed, though users reported the traffic issues were still happening days later.