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Part of Brighton's historic pier collapses into sea during Storm Austen

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

A section of Brighton's historic pier has partially fallen into the sea as Storm Austen battered the Sussex coast with heavy waves. Footage shows part of the structure collapsing into the water as the storm intensified. The pier, a Grade II listed landmark and one of Britain's best-known seaside attractions, has raised concerns about storm damage along the coastline.

Why now: Dramatic footage of a beloved national landmark being damaged by a named storm is spreading rapidly.

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