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Brighton's historic pier partially collapses into sea during Storm Austen

Original: Watch moment Brighton's historic pier partially falls into sea as Storm Austen whips up waves

Part of Brighton's historic pier has fallen into the sea as Storm Austen battered the Sussex coast with heavy waves. Footage shows a section of the structure giving way into rough waters, prompting widespread concern about the condition of the landmark. The damage has drawn large audiences as people watch the collapse footage and follow updates on storm impacts along the southern English coastline.

Why now: Fresh dramatic footage of a much-loved historic landmark being damaged by a named storm is circulating widely.

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• Watch moment Brighton's historic pier partially falls into sea as Storm Austen whips up waves · ITV News · 651.8K

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