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Storm Austen damages Brighton's historic pier as waves batter coast
Original: Watch moment Brighton's historic pier partially falls into sea as Storm Austen whips up waves
Storm Austen has torn down part of Brighton's historic pier, with footage showing a section of the structure collapsing into the sea as huge waves crashed against the Sussex coast. The damage to the Victorian-era landmark has drawn widespread attention, with viewers sharing the dramatic clips and discussing the pier's condition and the strength of the storm along England's south coast.
Why now: Dramatic footage of a much-loved historic landmark being damaged by a storm is circulating widely online.
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- Watch moment Brighton's historic pier partially falls into sea as Storm Austen whips up waves · ITV News · 753.1K
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