“Maryland bridge collapse was a false flag operation to distract from other events.”
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an X post. Claim dated 26 Mar 2024.
PolitiFact rated thisPants on Fire
What PolitiFact found
A container ship lost power as it approached the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The ship crashed into a pillar of the bridge, causing the structure’s collapse. Maryland officials said it was an accident.
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In short
This claim spread on social media around 26 March 2024. PolitiFact (United States) looked into it and published its finding on 26 March 2024. Its rating was “Pants on Fire”.
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