Subscribe | UPI Odd Newsletter Subscribe AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Officials in Amsterdam said a popular statue has been sent for repair after its legs were broken when a truck backed into it. The officials said the sculpture of a young boy, titled Het Lieverdje, had its legs broken Tuesday when a truck backed into it on the Spui square in the center of the city, DutchNews.nl reported Tuesday. Advertisement The statue, which was made by sculptor Carel Kneulman and has stood on the Spui since 1960, was sent to a bronze workshop for repair and will be returned to its position as soon as possible, a spokesman said. Read More Remodeled statue unveiled in Rome Statue of Liberty relit after Sandy Former mayor erects statue of himself Giant Jesus statue dedicated at Ohio church Jesus statue moved away from highway