Iconic windmill wings collapse at Paris’ Moulin Rouge

The iconic windmill wings atop the famous Moulin Rouge cabaret in Paris have crashed to the ground. No one was injured, and the cause of the collapse is not yet known, according to Le Monde newspaper.

The Paris fire brigade says there is no further risk of collapse at the cabaret building itself. However, the front facade sustained damage, and the first three letters of the sign were also impacted in the fall, the paper reported.

While an unfortunate incident for the instantly recognizable landmark, the main cabaret structure appears to have avoided significant damage from the downed wings. Authorities will likely launch an investigation to determine what led to the partial collapse of one of Paris’ most famous icons.

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