The attack in New York on the World Trade Center towers on September 11, 2001, killed 2,606 people and injured several thousand after two planes hit the buildings. Hundreds of firefighters helped the victims out of the towers and clear the rubble.
Look Back: September 11, 2001 - The Attack on the World Trade Center Towers
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(FILE) The twin towers of the World Trade Center billow smoke after hijacked airliners crashed into them early 11 September, 2001. The suspected terrorist attack has caused the collapsed of both towers. AFP PHOTO/Henny Ray ABRAMS (Photo by HENNY RAY ABRAMS / AFP)
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(FILE) The south tower of the World Trade Center collapses sending dust and smoke into the streets 11 September, 2001, in New York. Two planes crashed into the towers which later collapsed. AFP PHOTO/Aaron MILESTONE (Photo by AARON MILESTONE / AFP)
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(FILE) Police and pedestrians run for cover during the first collapse of the World Trade Center Tower after the landmark skyscrapers were struck by two hijacked airplanes 11 September 2001 in New York . AFP PHOTO/Doug KANTER (Photo by DOUG KANTER / AFP)
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(FILE) Pedestrians run from the scene as one of the World Trade Center Towers collapses 11 September, 2001 in New York following a terrorist plane crash on the twin towers. AFP PHOTO Doug KANTER (Photo by DOUG KANTER / AFP)