September 11, 2001 - As It Happened - The South Tower Attack
Summary
TLDRThe transcript captures a harrowing account of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center. Eyewitnesses describe two planes striking the Twin Towers, followed by multiple explosions. The reactions are a mix of shock, horror, and disbelief as the events unfold live, with speculation of a deliberate terrorist attack. The narrative conveys the chaos, fear, and the immediate realization of the scale of the tragedy.
Takeaways
- 🚨 Multiple planes have crashed into the World Trade Center, indicating a deliberate attack.
- 🔥 There are reports of fire and smoke enveloping the top of the buildings, suggesting extensive damage.
- 👨🚒 Fire crews are responding to the scene, but the scale of the disaster poses significant challenges for firefighting efforts.
- 🏙 The buildings are heavily populated, raising concerns about a potentially high number of casualties.
- 📡 Live television coverage captures the events as they unfold, providing real-time updates to the public.
- 🛫 Eyewitnesses describe large commercial planes, possibly Airbus A320 or Boeing 737, being involved in the crashes.
- 🚨 The second plane crash into the South Tower is confirmed, escalating the situation to a major terrorist attack.
- 🏢 Both the North and South Towers of the World Trade Center are affected, with significant structural damage and fires.
- 🚔 There is mention of a possible evacuation and mobilization of emergency services, indicating the severity of the incident.
- 🔍 The FBI is investigating the possibility of terrorism, with the nature of the attacks suggesting a coordinated effort.
Q & A
What was the initial observation of the situation at the World Trade Center?
-The initial observation was of fire and smoke enveloping the top of the building, with no immediate firefighting efforts visible at the top.
What was the reaction upon seeing a second plane hit the building?
-There was shock and disbelief, with observers exclaiming 'oh my God' and recognizing that it looked like a deliberate attack on the World Trade Center.
How did the witnesses describe the planes that hit the buildings?
-Witnesses described the planes as commercial jetliners, with one suggesting it could be an Airbus A320 or a Boeing 737.
What was the immediate assumption about the cause of the explosions?
-The immediate assumption was that the explosions were not accidental, but rather part of a deliberate and concerted effort to attack the World Trade Center.
What was the reported impact of the events on the ground?
-There was a lot of uncertainty and activity on the ground, with firefighting capabilities being challenged due to the height of the fires.
How did the observers react to the multiple explosions?
-Observers reacted with repeated shock and horror, expressing disbelief and concern for the seriousness of the situation.
What was the speculated number of people in the buildings during the day?
-It was speculated that upwards of 50,000 workers were in the Two Towers during the day.
What was the initial speculation about the nature of the attacks?
-The initial speculation was that it was a terrorist attack, with observers drawing comparisons to what they had feared could happen.
How did the media personnel describe the scene as the events unfolded?
-Media personnel described the scene with shock and disbelief, using phrases like 'unbelievable' and 'on purpose' to emphasize the deliberate nature of the attacks.
What was the reported response of the authorities?
-There was mention of the FBI investigating the possibility of terrorism, and the expectation of a full mobilization of emergency services.
What was the emotional impact of the events on the observers?
-The emotional impact was profound, with observers expressing shock, horror, and fear, and some even screaming in response to the unfolding events.
Outlines
🚨 Terrorist Attack on World Trade Center
The paragraph describes a live report of a terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in New York. The reporter details multiple explosions and planes crashing into the Twin Towers. There is confusion and shock as the events unfold, with the reporter and others speculating that it is a deliberate act of terrorism. The scene is chaotic with fire, smoke, and subsequent explosions. The reporter mentions the challenges faced by emergency services in responding to the disaster at such a height and the potential for significant casualties given the number of people in the buildings.
🔥 Multiple Plane Crashes into the Twin Towers
This paragraph continues the live coverage of the World Trade Center attack, focusing on the second plane crash into the South Tower. The reporter expresses disbelief and horror as the incident is confirmed to be a deliberate act, likely a terrorist attack. The paragraph also includes reactions from witnesses and the reporter's speculations about the type of plane involved. There is mention of the FBI investigating the possibility of terrorism, and the reporter reflects on the gravity of the situation, comparing it to a movie scene due to its shocking nature.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Fire and Smoke
💡Fire Crews
💡Concerted Effort
💡Explosion
💡World Trade Center
💡Terrorist Attack
💡Evacuation
💡Emergency Command Center
💡Choppers
💡Live Television
💡Debris
Highlights
Fire and smoke enveloping the top of the building with no immediate firefighting effort visible.
Witness reports of a second plane hitting the World Trade Center, suggesting a deliberate attack.
Observers describe a plane coming in from the side and causing a second explosion.
A third plane hits the World Trade Center, confirming a coordinated attack on the buildings.
A fourth explosion occurs, this time in the East Tower, indicating a widespread assault.
Commentators speculate that the events are likely a terrorist attack of unprecedented scale.
Reports of another plane hitting Tower 2, further emphasizing the deliberate nature of the attacks.
A fifth explosion is witnessed, adding to the chaos and destruction.
Live television captures a plane hitting the second tower, marking a shocking and unprecedented event.
Estimates suggest the planes involved are commercial jets, possibly Airbus A320 or Boeing 737.
Multiple explosions are reported, indicating a complex and coordinated series of attacks.
A sixth explosion occurs, adding to the growing sense of crisis and urgency.
Commentators express disbelief and shock, comparing the scene to a movie due to its surreal nature.
The World Trade Center, home to 50,000 workers, is under siege, highlighting the potential scale of the disaster.
A seventh explosion is reported, further escalating the situation.
The FBI is investigating the possibility of terrorism, as the nature of the attacks becomes clearer.
The emotional reaction of the commentators reflects the gravity and horror of the unfolding events.
A final explosion is described, marking the culmination of a series of deliberate and devastating attacks.
Transcripts
it appears that the there is more and
more fire and smoke enveloping the very
top of the building and as fire crews
are descending on this
area it it does not appear that there's
any kind of an effort Up There Yet now
remember oh my God my God that looks
like a second
planear I did not see a plane go in that
that just exploded we just saw another
plane coming in from the side you did I
did that was out and that's the second
explosion you could see the plane come
in just from the right hand side of the
screen so this looks like it is some
sort of a
concerted effort to attack the World
Trade Center that is underway in
downtown New York did you hear the
explosion from your position yes we did
as a matter of fact we we heard it and
and cuz I was just like standing there
pretty much looking out the window I
didn't see what caused it or if there
was an impact so you have no idea right
oh there's another one another plane
just hit right oh my God another plane
has just hit it h another building flew
right into the middle of it explosion
right God it's right in the middle of
the building this one into the East
Tower yes yes right in the middle of the
building and right
now that yes that was definitely looked
like it was on purpose you saw a plane
yes I just saw a go into the building as
you look at the picture from our Chopper
now arriving at the scene uh Jim Friel
in Hoboken uh said it appeared to bank
sharply and smash directly perhaps
purposefully into oh my goodness there's
another
one oh oh my goodness there's another
one this seems to be on purpose oh my
goodness now you now it's obvious I
think that uh there's a second plane
just crashed into the World Trade Center
I think we have a terrorist Act of
proportions that we cannot begin to
imagine at this juncture we'll try to
get a better vantage point and see what
we can see on the ground it's a little
difficult from the air because the
buildings kind of Shadow the streets but
no doubt a lot of activity on the ground
right now and um in terms of the
firefighting capabilities when you get
up to this high level uh I assume the
firefighters have got to get up there
and uh you know fight it from inside
oh oh my goodness uh if you're taking a
look now you can see that we've just had
another explosion and that is
considerably lower and is that in the
other building is that what I'm
witnessing that that apparently does
look like it is in the other building at
this point no report of any casualties
uh without jumping to too many
conclusions looking at the extent of
this damage and uh knowing how well
populated that building is at that oh
there's another explosion down to the
left side on the second world Trade
Center Tower you see that uh that huge
ball of fire that just went up there I
know it's a it's quite a distant shot
but that looked to me to be happening at
number two World Trade Center at the
second World Trade Center Tower uh and
and it is at some distance there but
this is now a dramatic development on
the second World Trade Center Tower and
uh I I can't imagine that uh that there
would not be uh a serious evacuation and
uh uh a full mobilization now emergency
command center and so forth as the fire
department moves as much equipment as
possible to the World Trade Center a lot
of uh uncertainty right now as to what
is happening you can see there are
Choppers I believe that could be a
police helicopter that is oh wow we just
saw oh my goodness you looking at
another live picture right now oh my
goodness of what I believe was a plane
that just hit another plan
this not look like an accident of any
kind at this point another plane has hit
Tower 2 the Twin Towers um you hate to
say the words but what comes to mind
right now terrorist attack that is what
it looks like at this point um this is
something that you've seen on live
television just unfolding um haven't
seen anything like this ever before
develop on live television in New York
again your estimation what type of plane
did either an Airbus A320 Style or a
boing
737 okay where do you get your uh your
knowledge from how much time do you have
uh in in a another oh no exposion
explosions multiple explosions ladies
and gentlemen we just saw another
explosion uh
obviously we're just watching it again
as the first time this is now this is
the other Tower ladies and gentlemen
another explosion at Tower number two of
the World Trade Center just happened
live on our air the first uh that we
heard the impact only affecting Tower
one but as our uh our producers and
Reporting staff in the field is telling
us you can see now uh to the left of
your screen there is fire in the second
TOA just a little bit you can see right
at the bottom of the of the TV station
uh TV screen uh billowing smoke from a
bomb or explosion we do not know if it's
a bomb I'm speaking out of turn here a
second explosion that just happened the
first we understand was from an airplane
the second we have no idea no idea at
all at this point what has triggered it
um if we could take maybe a wider shot
to give us just a different vantage
point just to to try to gain a little
bit of perspective and there you can see
the situation unbelievable ladies and
Gentlemen The Two Towers are um home at
least during the day to upwards of
50,000 workers um I am reminded of a
couple of things that happened recently
Dr Gross not long ago uh just a couple
of within the last couple of weeks in
fact there was a pilot who
flew there was another one we just
saw we just saw another one we just saw
another one apparently
go another plane just flew into the
second tower this
raises this has to be deliberate folks
well that would begin to say that yeah
we just saw on live television as a
second plane flew
into the second tower of the World Trade
Center
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oh my God the pain just crashed into the
building cannot believe
it oh my God from NPR news in Washington
I'm Jean Cochran two planes crashed into
the Twin Towers of the World Trade
Center in New York this morning about 20
to 30 minutes apart black smoke has been
pouring out of huge holes in the upper
portions of the building my goodness oh
my goodness oh my word oh my word I'm
sorry I
screamed that's on purpose Alfred
somebody's doing this on
purpose oh my goodness the first plane
crashed into the North Tower of the
Trade Center at around 8:50 this morning
Witnesses said this first plane looked
like a commercial jetliner shortly
afterward another plane hit the other
Tower causing another massive explosion
that was apparently a smaller plane
debris from the explosions rained down
onto neighboring streets just as many
people were heading to work there's no
word on whether the crashes might have
been some sort of Act of terrorism but
the FBI is investigating that
possibility oh my God my goodness a
second plane now has crashed into the
other Tower of the World Trade
Center obviously uh suicide uh terrorist
attack on the World Trade Center what we
have what we have been CH anybody what
we have been fearing uh for the longest
time here apparently has come to pass a
disastrous terrorist attack on the World
Trade Center both Towers planes smashing
into each one I I've never seen any it
looks like a movie I saw a large plane
like a vet go immediately headed
directly into the World Trade Center it
just flew into it into the into the
tower coming from south to North I
watched the plane fly into the World
Trade Center it was a jet it was a very
large plane it was going fast it went
past the r col Hotel this being built in
Battery Park it went flew right past it
almost hit it and then went in this is
so shocking of course to everybody
watching I I've never seen anything like
it it literally blew itself into World
Trade Center
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