Blades of Paris landmark Moulin Rouge windmill collapse

Workers work to secure the area in front of the theatre after the blades of the Moulin Rouge windmill collapsed on 25 April, 2024. AFP - GEOFFROY VAN DER HASSELT

The blades of the Moulin Rouge windmill, one of the most famous landmarks in Paris, collapsed overnight Thursday, just months before the French capital hosts the Olympics.

There was no risk of further collapse, Paris firefighters said. The reason for the accident was not yet known.