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The claim

A viral video showing a shaking bridge with a collapsed joint is from Bihar

Original publisher’s rating

MISLEADING

Reviewed by FACTLY ↗ ·

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Original review summary

The review identifies the video as showing Nabadwip Gaurang Setu in West Bengal, not Bihar. It says the bridge developed large cracks on 3 October 2024, prompting inspections and traffic restrictions.[S1]

Additional context

The review says the crack reappeared at the same spot as a similar incident in 2021, which had led to temporary repairs and restrictions. [S1]

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Sources and attribution

  1. [S1] FACTLY original review

    Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026

Original review: FACTLY. Structured data compiled by Data Commons under CC BY 4.0. Publisher article content is subject to its own terms. Summaries and context are produced by PeakMetrics with AI assistance.

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