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Brighton pier partially collapses into sea as Storm Austen batters coast

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 hits the Sussex coast with heavy waves. Footage shows a section of the structure giving way into rough waters. The storm has drawn wide attention as damage and dangerous conditions are reported along the British coastline.

Why now: Storm Austen is causing visible damage to a famous landmark, prompting concern and wide sharing of the footage.

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• Watch moment Brighton's historic pier partially falls into sea as Storm Austen whips up waves · ITV News · 740.3K

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