Statue Of Liberty Replica Crashes To Ground In Brazil Amid Strong Winds

A strong gust of wind brought down a large replica of the Statue of Liberty in southern Brazil. The structure collapsed in the city of Guaíba, near Porto Alegre, within the metropolitan area of Rio Grande do Sul. No injuries were reported at the incident site.

The structure collapsed in the city of Guaíba, near Porto Alegre. (X@BGatesIsaPyscho)

The replica, which stood about 24 metres tall, was located in the car park of a Havan retail store. The incident took place on Monday, December 15.

In the clip, the statue can be seen tilting and then toppling to the ground, while vehicles continue moving on a busy road nearby. The replica was installed near a fast-food outlet.