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Story summary
- Five oceanfront homes collapsed in Buxton, North Carolina, at 2:15 p.m. September 30, 2025.
- This marks sixth Buxton collapse in two weeks, with 17 homes lost since 2020.
- Hurricane Imelda and Humberto drive dangerous swells.
- N.C. Highway 12 faces ocean overreach with closures, especially on northern Ocracoke Island.
- Authorities advise avoiding shorelines due to debris and risk of further collapses.
