Southend Pier has been indefinitely closed after high winds swept a repair barge underneath it.
The barge, which was installing a new fire main along the Grade II-listed structure, became trapped shortly before 8am today.
The accident has damaged several support pilings and an area of decking on the pier head.
It is not yet known how long the pier will be closed.
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