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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Graig Graziosi

North Carolina homes crumble into ocean as Hurricanes Humberto and Imelda churn massive waves off Atlantic coast

Storm surges from Hurricanes Humberto and Imelda have toppled at least six beach houses in North Carolina, according to reports from the area.

Five of the homes, all built on stilts near the sand, were destroyed in Buxton, North Carolina, which is part of the Outer Banks, on Tuesday.

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