HIGHLe FigaroAI REVIEWED2026-03-05 14:01
Fact-check: The passerelle collapse in Santander, Spain, is widely reported on X by reputable news outlets like BFM TV, CNews, and Le Figaro, with posts confirming initial 4-5 deaths and missing persons from March 3-4; official Policía Nacional and Cantabria government delegate Pedro Casares posts discuss ongoing rescue in El Bocal. Le Figaro's update on the sixth body found is consistent with the event's progression, cites AFP, prefect's X announcement, and mayor, with no contradictions in real-time X reporting.
Body of sixth person found after bridge collapse in Spain
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A sixth body has been found after a bridge collapse on a beach in Spain on Tuesday. The incident occurred when a passerelle gave way, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries. Rescue efforts are ongoing to locate any additional victims. The cause of the collapse is currently under investigation.