Year 2001, 9-11, total 2,997 people, including the hijackers, died in the attacks. The hijackers intentionally crashed two of the airliners into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, killing everyone on board and many others working in the buildings. Both buildings collapsed within two hours, destroying nearby buildings and damaging others. The hijackers crashed a third airliner into the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, just outside of Washington, D.C. The fourth plane crashed into a field near Shanksville in rural Pennsylvania, after some of its passengers and flight crew attempted to retake control of the plane, which the hijackers had redirected toward Washington, D.C. There were no survivors from any of the flights. Here are the key day of 9 11 Events From 5:43 to 8:48 AM:
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A new office tower was completed on the site of 7 World Trade Center in year 2006. The 1 World Trade Center is still under construction at 1,776 ft (541 m) it is scheduled to be completed in 2011, this building will be one of the tallest buildings in North America. References: South King Fire and Rescue Reuters Foxnews wikipedia Minnesotafireservice News Youtube
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