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The claim

Bridge Collapse Near Peradeniya University (Image)

Rating

Misleading

Reviewed by Factcrescendo Sri Lanka ↗ ·

Original fact check ↗

Original review summary

The review found that the image did not show a bridge near the University of Peradeniya: it depicted a damaged bridge on the Aralaganwila–Maduruoya road. It cites a News First report confirming that location and says Peradeniya police confirmed there was no bridge damage near the engineering faculty.[S1]

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Sources and attribution

  1. [S1] Factcrescendo Sri Lanka original review

    Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026