Cargo Ship Collision and Bridge Collapse in Baltimore

SOURCE npr.org
A cargo ship collision caused the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, leading to conspiracy theories online. Influencers and media figures spread baseless rumors, despite law enforcement finding no evidence of intentional harm. The incident highlights the trend of sensationalizing events for profit on social media platforms.

Key Points

  • Cargo ship collision led to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore
  • Conspiracy theories spread online, despite law enforcement finding no evidence of intentional harm
  • Influencers and media figures sensationalized the event for profit on social media platforms