Select the noun phrase in the following sentence.
The noun phrases in the given sentence are "The accident" and "horrific damage."
The accident caused horrific damage across the town.
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### Instruction:
Select the noun phrase in the following sentence.

### Input:
The accident caused horrific damage across the town.

### Response:
The noun phrases in the given sentence are "The accident" and "horrific damage."