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