Casualties of September 11 Attacks
The September 11 attacks, commonly referred to as 9/11, were a series of coordinated terrorist acts carried out by the extremist group al-Qaeda on September 11, 2001. These attacks resulted in significant loss of life and had a profound impact on the United States and the world.
On that tragic day, approximately 2,977 people were killed. This figure includes passengers and crew members aboard the four hijacked airplanes, as well as first responders and civilians in the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. The breakdown of casualties is as follows:
- American Airlines Flight 11: 92 fatalities
- United Airlines Flight 175: 65 fatalities
- American Airlines Flight 77: 125 fatalities
- United Airlines Flight 93: 44 fatalities
- World Trade Center: 2,753 fatalities
- Pentagon: 125 fatalities
The aftermath of the attacks led to a global response, including the War on Terror and significant changes in national security policies. The emotional and psychological toll on survivors, families, and communities continues to be felt today.
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