England battered by harsh storm

Heavy rain, high tides and strong winds pounded England's southern coast, washing away a stretch of rail line, damaging an iconic seaside pier and leaving thousands of homes without power.

Workmen assess a huge hole exposing ground services and exposed railway track after the sea wall collapsed in Dawlish, England. Photo / AP

Image 1 of 5: Workmen assess a huge hole exposing ground services and exposed railway track after the sea wall collapsed in Dawlish, England. Photo / AP