There was a strong storm with wind gusts over 100 km/h the collapse of a replica of the Statue of Liberty in the city of Guaíba, in the metropolitan area of Porto Alegre.
The structure, installed in front of a chain store Havanacollapsed completely as a result of the storm, although no injuries were reported. Images of the event went viral on social media.
The incident occurred on Monday afternoon as part of an unstable weather system that affected several locations. According to local media, the strong and persistent winds caused extensive property damage in the region, including falling trees, power disruptions and road blockages.
In Guaíba, one of the cities affected by the phenomenon, the approximately 24 meter high replica of the Statue of Liberty was erected. It could not withstand the force of the wind and eventually collapsed on the property on which it stood. After the collapse, store staff immediately cordoned off the area to ensure safety and prevent pedestrian and vehicle entry.
From the company Havana They issued a statement confirming and pointing out the incident The structure corresponded to current technical standards. They also reported that construction crews had begun the necessary work to remove the debris and assess the damage caused by the statue’s collapse.
“Yesterday afternoon, December 15, strong winds exceeding 100 km/h hit the city of Guaíba, in Rio Grande do Sul, and ended Demolition of the Statue of Liberty in our megastore“, they explained.
“The incident was strong, visible and shocking”the company later admitted in its statement, in which it also noted the extent of the storm that affected the region. And he concluded: “None of this can take away our faith, courage and will to move forward. Those who undertake learn to fall, get up, rebuild and improve.” Problems are not a sign of failure; They are a sign that we are on the move“.
Civil Defense warned that the weather system crossing southern Brazil could continue to produce strong gusts with winds exceeding 90 kilometers per hour in nearby areas. Given this situation, they recommended taking extreme precautions, avoiding unnecessary trips in bad weather and paying close attention to official communications.
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