A fake Aldi location on Google Maps misled drivers in Denbighshire, causing confusion and chaos in the countryside
Denbighshire: So, there’s this wild story about a fake Aldi store that’s been causing a ruckus in the countryside. Shoppers and delivery drivers have been getting totally lost, thanks to a prank on Google Maps.
Last week, a milk tanker got stuck on a narrow lane, and it was a whole ordeal to rescue it. Locals were scratching their heads as they watched holidaymakers drive by, looking all confused. Instead of finding Aldi, they ended up at a remote farm near Cyffylliog, which is a few miles from Ruthin.
It turns out, someone had dropped a fake pin on Google Maps as a joke. After the milk tanker incident, they finally took it down. One local had been trying to get it removed for ages, saying she knew others who had made the same mistake.
While drivers could turn around, the milk lorry had a tougher time. Once it got stuck, folks were warned that the road to Hiraethog might be blocked for a while. A photo of the scene went viral, and people couldn’t help but make jokes about it.
A farmer who tried to help the stranded driver shared his experience on social media. He mentioned how the guy was trying to back up his trailer but had no clue what he was doing. They eventually got him turned around, but not without a few close calls.
Creating a fake business pin on Google Maps is pretty easy, and it seems like a local prankster had a laugh at everyone’s expense. The farmer noted that now there’s a constant stream of confused visitors showing up, thinking they’re going to find an Aldi in the middle of nowhere.
Luckily, the fake Aldi pin has been removed, so hopefully, the chaos will settle down. It’s just one of those funny stories that’ll be talked about for a while!
