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THE BROTHER of comedy legend Victoria Wood says his sister 'always was tough' after her statue was knocked down by a car.
Chris Foote-Wood played a key role in securing the lasting tribute to the comedy legend in her hometown of Bury.
But the statue was ploughed into by a taxi late on Monday night and spent yesterday on its side and surrounded by barriers at Church Gardens, off Silver Street.
Bury Council says the structure will now 'have to be removed' before it can be assessed for damage.
Chris, who began work planning the statue for his sister and sponsored it, told the Manchester Evening News: "It's a terrible shock to be told your sister has been knocked down by a taxi, but Victoria always was tough and her bronze statue even more so. She'll be back good as new very soon."
This story is from the June 05, 2024 edition of Manchester Evening News.
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