False Post-Crash Rescue Claim
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Horrific train collisionFact Check
•Video shows rescue exercise, not train accident in western India
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A false clip was shared with a false claim that it shows the aftermath of a train crash.
A spokesperson for the Indian railway authority has confirmed the video shows a rescue exercise.
The false claim surfaced amid ongoing concerns over the safety of India 's railway system.
Local media reported that 18 train accidents were recorded between April and August 2024 , with poor track maintenance often to blame.
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