Brasilia (Brazil), Dec 16: Brazil has reeled from a severe storm and fierce winds. The Statue of Liberty has collapsed after a severe storm hit the city of Guaiba in southern Brazil.
This is a replica of the Statue of Liberty, the first statue in the United States is in New Jersey. Due to the strong winds blowing in Brazil, the statue tilted and then collapsed in an empty parking lot.
The statue was installed in 2020. The 11-meter-high pillar of the statue was strong. However, the wind speed was 80 to 90 km per hour, causing the statue to collapse.
As a precautionary measure, authorities had closed shops and stores near the statue and sent people to safer places. No casualties were reported in the incident.