Brighton's historic pier crumbles into the sea as Storm Austen batters UK
A large section of the West Pier in Brighton collapsed today (Image: Jamie Lashmar/Press Association)
TL;DR
- Part of Brighton's historic West Pier collapsed into the sea due to Storm Austen.
- Approximately 31,000 homes were left without power.
- The Prime Minister warned of a potential "winter of greater flooding."
- Amber and yellow weather warnings for wind and rain are in effect across various parts of the UK.
- Travel disruptions include flight cancellations and altered train services.
- Gusts of up to 76mph were recorded in the Isles of Scilly.