Google Maps left dozens of drivers stranded in the middle of a muddy field in Colorado.
The traffic jam in an otherwise empty field happened on Sunday in Colorado, according to CNN. After a crash backed up traffic on the main route to Denver International Airport, the Google app suggested a quicker alternate to drivers.
Drivers turned off Peña Boulevard and onto less trafficked roads, eventually driving down a dirt road that had turned to mud from recent rains. Several cars got stuck in the mud, causing a backup about 100 cars long.
“It eventually took me to a road that … became dirt,” Uber driver Connie Monsees said. “I was not the only one, there was probably a hundred cars out there.”
Monsees was eventually able to get through and take several passengers to the airport in time for them to catch their flights.
“We take many factors into account when determining driving routes, including the size of the road and the directness of the route,” Google said in a statement. “While we always work to provide the best directions, issues can arise due to unforeseen circumstances such as weather. We encourage all drivers to follow local laws, stay attentive, and use their best judgment while driving.”
