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26 haunting images that show what 9/11 was really like as the attacks unfolded
The Independent • • nation
Key Points:
- The 9/11 attacks, which killed nearly 3,000 people, continue to have a profound emotional impact 25 years later, with images from that day capturing both the horror and resilience of those affected.
- Four hijacked planes were involved: two crashed into the World Trade Center towers, one hit the Pentagon, and the fourth crashed in Pennsylvania after passengers intervened.
- The collapse of the twin towers caused massive destruction, panic, and a large-scale rescue operation that lasted over a day, with the last survivor pulled from the rubble 27 hours after the collapse.
- Iconic images from the day, such as those of rescue workers and survivors covered in dust, have become symbols of courage and endurance, while some first responders later suffered health issues linked to the attack’s debris.
- The Winter Garden near the towers survived significant damage and became a critical relief center, and the attacks claimed the lives of 343 firefighters, including FDNY chaplain Rev. Mychal Judge.
