Storm Austen Sends Section of West Pier Crashing Into the Sea

Storm Austen live: Iconic UK pier partially collapses as winds up to 110mph strike

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Part of Brighton's iconic West Pier collapses

One side of the ruined attraction has fallen into a rough sea as Storm Austen batters the coast.

Storm Austen sends section of West Pier crashing into the sea

A significant section of the remains West Pier has collapsed into the sea as Storm Austen swept along the coast. Further high winds are expected, with Storm Boelo expected to sweep in tromorrow (Saturday 24 October). The West Pier Trust website, on a page posted some time ago, said: “The West Pier was destroyed in […]

Watch as right hand side of the West Pier collapses as waves crash during storm

A large section of the West Pier collapsed today during storm Austen.