Sign In
Glasgow Tribune
  • Home
  • World
  • Europe
  • USA
  • Middle East
  • Asia
  • General
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Technology
  • Health
  • Sports
  • Newsroom
  • Opinions
Reading: Statue of Liberty toppled by strong winds in Brazil (VIDEO)
Share
Glasgow TribuneGlasgow Tribune
Font ResizerAa
  • World
  • Travel
  • Science
  • Technology
Search
  • Home
    • Home 1
    • Home 2
    • Home 3
    • Home 4
    • Home 5
  • Categories
    • Technology
    • Travel
    • World
    • Science
    • Health
  • Bookmarks
  • More Foxiz
    • Sitemap
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
© 2022 Foxiz News Network. Ruby Design Company. All Rights Reserved.
Entertainment

Statue of Liberty toppled by strong winds in Brazil (VIDEO)

Last updated: March 1, 2026 7:57 pm
RNN
Share
Statue of Liberty toppled by strong winds in Brazil (VIDEO)
SHARE

Storm gusts knocked down the towering replica outside a megastore in southern Brazil, with no injuries reported
A large replica of the Statue of Liberty collapsed in southern Brazil on Monday after strong winds hit the region. Authorities and the company that owns the structure have stated that no injuries were reported.
The incident occurred in the city of Guaíba, near Porto Alegre, as severe weather swept across the state of Rio Grande do Sul. Wind gusts in the area reportedly exceeded 90 kilometers per hour, according to Brazil’s civil defense agency, which had issued emergency alerts warning residents to remain indoors.
The statue stood in the parking area of a Havan retail megastore. The company said in a statement that the 24-meter-tall statue was blown off its 11-meter-tall base. 
Havan said the installation carried the required Technical Responsibility Annotation (ART) and had been in place since the store opened in 2020. It added that a technical inspection will be conducted at the site to determine the causes of the incident and recommend further measures.
Read more Video footage shared on social media shows the statue slowly tilting before falling, as nearby drivers rushed to move their vehicles out of the way. 
Guaíba Mayor Marcelo Maranata has confirmed that no one was hurt, while praising the rapid response of store employees and emergency services, who secured the area shortly after the collapse.
Back in 2021, a similar incident took place at another Havan store in Capao da Canoa, which also had a Statue of Liberty replica in the parking lot. That structure was toppled during a cyclone with winds between 70 and 80 km/h. The incident resulted in no injures, only causing material damage. The statue was then put back in its place just 72 hours after falling.
As reported by local media, the replica statues weigh in at about 3.6 tons and are made of fiberglass.

TAGGED:EntertainmentVideo
Share This Article
Email Copy Link Print
Previous Article Red Light & Infrared Technology Offers Natural Fat Reduction and Body Contouring in 20-Minute Sessions Red Light & Infrared Technology Offers Natural Fat Reduction and Body Contouring in 20-Minute Sessions
Next Article Trump announces son-s engagement Trump announces son-s engagement

Editor's Pick

The Fiedler Dare: Germany-s politicians never lie, they say

The Fiedler Dare: Germany-s politicians never lie, they say

Berlin’s Moscow accusation rests on credibility Germany’s leaders don’t have a murky drone incident at the Leipzig-Halle airport on Moscow.…

By
RNN
4 Min Read
Tibetans scuffle with police outside the Chinese Embassy in India as they mark uprising anniversary
Tibetans scuffle with police outside the Chinese Embassy in India as they mark uprising anniversary

NEW DELHI — Dozens of Tibetan protesters clashed with police outside the Chinese…

3 Min Read
British plan to cede Chagos Islands to Mauritius, raising security concerns
British plan to cede Chagos Islands to Mauritius, raising security concerns

The Chagos Islands are one of the last vestiges of the British…

0 Min Read

Top Writers

Dephne Butler
RNN 7192 Articles

Oponion

EU seeking to target US Big Tech without angering Trump  FT

EU seeking to target US Big Tech without angering Trump FT

Brussels is reportedly considering a broader corporate tax to avoid…

October 7, 2026

West has ‘drained- all available oil inventories Vitol CEO

Crude stocks have been burned through…

October 6, 2026

The new sick man of Europe: Could France trigger a new sovereign debt crisis?

French bond yields are surging as…

October 6, 2026

Putin clears UniCredit sale in Russia

The Italian lender has faced pressure…

October 5, 2026

Russian businessman accuses Biden of stealing his money

Moscow has opened a criminal case…

October 1, 2026

You Might Also Like

Brad Pitt accuses Angelina Jolie of dragging out $164M winery dispute as key evidence allegedly disappears
Latest

Brad Pitt accuses Angelina Jolie of dragging out $164M winery dispute as key evidence allegedly disappears

accused Angelina Jolie of dragging out the former couple's intense $164 million winery dispute as key evidence allegedly slips away.…

5 Min Read
Platner's deleted Reddit sparks outrage again as he appears to mock wounded soldier: 'Didn't deserve to live'
Latest

Platner’s deleted Reddit sparks outrage again as he appears to mock wounded soldier: ‘Didn’t deserve to live’

Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platners deleted Reddit account has continued to cause headaches for his campaign in recent months, and…

4 Min Read
AI is supercharging political ad wars. But viral doesnt mean victorious
Latest

AI is supercharging political ad wars. But viral doesnt mean victorious

is dramatically lowering the cost of political advertising, allowing campaigns to churn out attack ads, memes and other targeted messages…

5 Min Read
Operation Epic Fury fallout looms over Trumps private talks with NATO allies and more top headlines
Latest

Operation Epic Fury fallout looms over Trumps private talks with NATO allies and more top headlines

1. Operation Epic Fury over Trumps private talks with NATO allies  2. Democrats Graham Platner after rape allegation implodes Senate…

3 Min Read
Glasgow Tribune
Glasgow Tribune

Runway News Network

UK Press & Publication Syndicate

Runway News Network (RNN) is a UK-based digital media group operating multiple independent news platforms across the United Kingdom. We provide structured journalism, press syndication and AI-optimised news distribution for organisations seeking national and regional visibility.

Contacts

  • hello@runwaynewsnetwork.com
  • adsales@runwaynewsnetwork.com
  • pressrelease@runwaynewsnetwork.com
  • opinions@runwaynewsnetwork.com
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?