Cyber attack in Israel, US bridge collapse sparks conspiracy theories

TLDR:

• Conspiracy theories emerged following the Baltimore bridge collapse, with some blaming a cyber attack
• Despite no evidence, influencers and conspiracy theorists suggested intentional attack from foreign agents

In the aftermath of the Baltimore bridge collapse, conspiracy theories began circulating online, with some speculating that the incident was a result of a cyber attack. Influencers like Andrew Tate and InfoWars founder Alex Jones suggested intentional attacks by foreign agents, despite officials stating there was no evidence to support these claims.

The container ship collision with the Francis Scott Key Bridge led to vehicles and people plunging into the harbor, sparking a wave of rumors on social media platforms like X. The theories ranged from terrorist attacks to blaming Israel, with some accounts even linking the collapse to international events like the US abstaining from a UN Security Council vote on Gaza.

While Maryland Governor Wes Moore and FBI officials reassured the public that there was no indication of terrorism, the online speculation continued, with some accounts pointing fingers at different groups for the collapse. The managers of the container ship involved stated that the cause of the crash was still under investigation and that none of the crew were injured.