Part of famous Brighton pier collapses as Atlantic storms sweep into England

Part of a historic and recognizable pier in Brighton, England, partially collapsed into the sea on Friday as Atlantic storms swept into the country. The structural failure occurred amidst severe weather conditions that brought heavy disruption to the region.

The severe weather marked the arrival of the first of two major storms expected over the weekend. In addition to the damage to the landmark pier, the powerful storms knocked out power to thousands of homes and businesses across the affected areas.