Rail services cancelled after AI-generated image falsely shows bridge damage following earthquake
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Summary
Rail services in Lancashire and the southern Lake District were cancelled after a suspected AI-generated image showing major damage to a bridge circulated on social media following an earthquake. Network Rail halted trains to investigate, but BBC reporters confirmed the bridge was undamaged. The incident highlights the growing problem of AI-generated misinformation causing real-world disruption to critical infrastructure and emergency services.
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Network Rail said it was made aware of the image which appeared to show significant structural damage to a railway bridge.
A photo taken by a BBC North West Tonight reporter showed the bridge is undamaged.
The incident highlights the growing challenge of AI-generated misinformation causing real-world disruption to critical infrastructure.
Emergency services were also affected as they had to divert resources to investigate the false report.
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