Description: An Amazon delivery van reportedly became stranded on the Broomway, a hazardous tidal track in Essex in England, after the driver allegedly followed GPS/satnav directions toward Foulness Island. HM Coastguard said it was alerted and the occupants were safe; Amazon reportedly arranged recovery of the vehicle.
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View all entitiesAlleged: Unknown GPS/satnav developer developed an AI system deployed by Unknown GPS/satnav developer and Amazon, which harmed Amazon and Amazon delivery drivers.
Alleged implicated AI system: Unknown GPS/satnav technology
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Incident ID
1376
Report Count
1
Incident Date
2026-02-15
Editors
Daniel Atherton
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It is considered one of the most treacherous paths in Britain, a medieval route that is said to have caused dozens of deaths over hundreds of years.
And in 2026, it proved to be too much for an Amazon van.
One of the company's delivery vehi…
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