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Misleading Images Used in Bridge Collapse in China Claims

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On 11 November 2025, the Hongqi Bridge in Sichuan Province partially collapsed. The 700-metre bridge drew worldwide attention on social media. However, many posts incorrectly use images of an unrelated bridge, the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge, creating confusion about which structure actually failed. Social Media Posts Posts on multiple social media platforms show a photograph […]

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False: Video Does Not Show Real Bridge Collapse After Earthquake

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A video circulating online claims to show a bridge support collapsing in the aftermath of a recent earthquake. The clip has been widely shared across social media platforms, often accompanied by alarming captions suggesting that the footage documents real damage caused by seismic activity. Our investigation finds that this claim is false. Social Media Posts […]

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