WORLDAug 4 · 04:01 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROITAkram Oubachir, Associated Press

Runaway online rumors sparked frantic rush by migrants to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta

Runaway online rumors on social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok led thousands of Moroccans to believe Spain’s border with Morocco was opening, sparking a chaotic migration surge to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. The rush resulted in at least 80 deaths, including drownings and a stampede, as migrants attempted dangerous crossings.

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