World Trade Center Twin Towers Collapse: Eyewitness Account of 9/11 Chaos in New York
· World · The Hindu, Indian Express
The twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City were destroyed on September 11, 2001, after coordinated terrorist attacks that killed thousands and left the city in shock. The Hindu’s correspondent Sridhar Krishnaswami reported from the ground, describing the immediate aftermath: thick smoke filling the air, thousands fleeing Lower Manhattan, and authorities struggling to manage the crisis as airports shut down and communication networks failed. The attack followed an earlier 1993 bombing at the same site, but this time, the scale and precision of the assault left people stunned. The article captures the panic, confusion, and scale of the disaster, with people huddled around radios and television sets for updates. The full impact of the attacks on global security and U.S. policy remained unclear at the time of reporting.
Why it matters
The 9/11 attacks reshaped global security, leading to the U.S. War on Terror and long-term changes in aviation, counterterrorism, and international relations. Millions of Americans and people worldwide were directly affected by the loss of life, displacement, and economic fallout, while the event triggered sweeping policy shifts that continue to influence geopolitics today.
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