Watch: Moment part of Brighton's historic West Pier collapses
Summary
Part of Brighton’s old West Pier collapsed into the sea during Storm Austen’s strong winds and rain. The pier, which opened in 1866 and was once popular, has been badly damaged by storms and fires over the years and has been closed since 1975.Key Facts
- A section of Brighton’s historic West Pier fell into the sea during recent bad weather from Storm Austen.
- The pier first opened in 1866 and was a popular tourist spot, attracting two million visitors at its peak.
- Its popularity went down after World War Two.
- The pier was closed to the public in 1975.
- Major parts fell into the sea during storms in 2002.
- Two fires in 2003 destroyed much of what was left.
- Storms since then have further damaged the pier’s iron frame.
- The pier is located in Brighton, East Sussex, England.
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