The claim that a Mauritius airline carrying Hajj pilgrims crashed, killing 200 people, is false. Posts on X from May 27, 2025, alleged that a Mauritania Airlines plane carrying Hajj pilgrims crashed into the Red Sea, killing 200 passengers. However, these claims have been debunked. Mauritania Airlines confirmed that all pilgrims arrived safely in Saudi Arabia, and the video shared in the original posts was proven to be fake. No credible news outlets or official sources have reported such an incident.
In today’s digital space, it’s advisable that people avoid circulating such fake news as rumours spread fast and people believe whatever they read on social media. Kindly, do not indulge in such practices and keep internet safe.