
False reports of Rudy Giuliani's death spread rapidly online following news of a serious car accident involving the former New York City mayor. Social media was awash with speculation that the 81-year-old, once Donald Trump's personal lawyer, had been killed.
Giuliani survived the collision and is receiving treatment in hospital for a fractured vertebra and other injuries. He is expected to recover, with associates saying he remains in good spirits. Doctors anticipate he will need a back brace and several days of hospital observation.