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Residents look on after a cargo ship ran into and collapsed the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26, 2024 in Baltimore. Conspiracy theorists online quickly spread narratives to millions online that the accident was part of a nefarious scheme.

The Baltimore bridge collapse gave conspiracy theorists a chance to boost themselves

One researcher says it has become "standard" for any unexpected event "to be run through a filter of conspiracy theories based on the personal brand of the person spreading the theory."

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  • Shannon Bond
Ten people were injured and at least three hospitalized after a bridge collapsed early Friday in Pittsburgh's East End.

A bridge in Pittsburgh collapsed on the day of Biden's planned infrastructure visit

Officials said 10 people suffered minor injuries and at least three were taken to the hospital after the collapse, which appears to have involved several vehicles and a Port Authority bus.

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  • Rachel Treisman
In this Friday, March 31, 2017 file photo, construction crews work on a section of an overpass that collapsed from a large fire that started Thursday afternoon on Interstate 85 in Atlanta.

Fires Near Homeless Camps Stoke Fears Of I-85 Bridge Collapse

Officials say there is nothing to worry about concerning the structural integrity of overpasses along I-85 after a fire that reminded Atlantans of the...

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A portion of Interstate 85 that collapsed in March will reopen Monday, Georgia officials say. Here, construction workers and firefighters survey a section of the overpass that collapsed from a large fire in Atlanta.

Atlanta's I-85 Set To Reopen By Monday, After Extensive Repairs (Time-Lapse Video)

Six weeks after a bridge collapsed that crippled a crucial piece of the interstate system in Atlanta, Georgia officials say they'll be ready to reopen I...

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  • Bill Chappell
Basil Eleby was released from Fulton County Jail on Wednesday, April 19, 2017.

Man Accused In Interstate Collapse Fire Released On Bond

The man accused of starting a fire that caused a section of interstate in Atlanta to collapse has been released from jail after posting bond. WSB-TV...

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  • Associated Press
A judge ordered Basil Eleby released on a $10,000 signature bond on April 18, 2017.

Man Accused In I-85 Collapse Fire Pleads Not Guilty

The man accused of starting a fire that caused a section of I-85 in Atlanta to collapse has pleaded not guilty. Local media report a judge ordered Basil...

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  • Associated Press
Basil Eleby was charged with setting a fire that led to the collapse of I-85.

Five Attorneys Will Represent I-85 Arson Suspect Pro Bono

Five attorneys have informed the court that they will be representing the homeless man that was charged with setting a fire that led to the collapse of...

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  • Najae Lamar
Basil Eleby is escorted by his public defender and two Fulton County Sheriff's office officers into the court room at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta on Saturday, April 1, 2017.

I-85 Arson Suspect Could Face Federal Charges

Investigators say the man accused of starting the raging fire that caused the collapse of a section of I-85 in Atlanta on March 30 could face federal...

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  • Najae Lamar
Basil Eleby is escorted by his public defender and two Fulton County Sheriff's office officers into the court room at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta on Saturday, April 1, 2017.

Commentary: Who's To Blame For I-85 Collapse?

Three homeless people are in police custody in connection with the I-85 fire. One of them is Basil Eleby, who is charged with first-degree arson and...

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  • George Chidi
A view of traffic on I-75/I-85 south of the collapse site

Freeway Collapse Takes Toll On Georgia Economy

The closed section of I-85 carries more than 240,000 vehicles a day with few alternate routes. We talked with Emory University labor economist Tom Smith...

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Crews inspect a section of an I-85 overpass in Atlanta that collapsed from a large fire, roiling traffic in the heart of the city. Officials have completely shut down the heavily traveled road.

UPDATE: Georgia Officials Hope To Repair Interstate Bridge By June

The latest on commuters facing traffic challenge after fiery collapse of a major Atlanta interstate bridge:

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  • Associated Press
Volunteers with the MARTA Army will be out in force to help riders who might be new to the transit system.

MARTA Army Mobilizes To Help First-Time Commuters

Atlanta commuters trying transit for the first time in the wake of the I-85 bridge collapse last week will get some help from a local volunteer group....

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Commuters in some of Atlanta's densely populated northern suburbs will have to find alternate routes or ride public transit for the foreseeable future after a massive fire caused a bridge on I-85 to collapse Thursday, shutting down the highway.

Atlanta After Major Bridge Collapse: Jump In Mass Transit

Atlanta area commuters crowded aboard mass transit trains and fewer cars hit the road Monday as public schools went on spring break, easing fears of...

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  • Jonathan Landrum Jr. and
  • Associated Press
Smoke billows from a section of an overpass that collapsed from a fire on I-85 in Atlanta, Thursday, March 30. Troopers were telling cars to turn around on the bridge because they were concerned about its integrity. Minutes later, the bridge collapsed.

UPDATE: Bridge Collapse 'A Loud Muted Rumble' Man Says

A man who was watching as a section of Interstate 85 in Atlanta collapsed said he heard several explosions under the bridge and then a slow rumbling as...

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  • Associated Press