'I survived the epicentre of 9/11 - I'm so lucky'
Summary
Photographer Paul Berriff was at the World Trade Center on 9/11 and was caught under rubble after the towers collapsed. He survived the disaster but later developed serious health problems related to the event.Key Facts
- Paul Berriff lived and worked in New York City on September 11, 2001.
- He went to film the aftermath after hearing about the planes hitting the Twin Towers.
- Berriff witnessed people jumping from the towers and saw both buildings on fire.
- He was buried under rubble for about 35 minutes after the south tower collapsed.
- He suffered injuries and was later taken to the hospital for treatment and decontamination.
- Berriff’s sound recordist, Lulu, survived by escaping into an underground garage.
- He was among the first survivors found alive at the centre of the attack site.
- Years later, Berriff was diagnosed with terminal illnesses linked to the 9/11 attacks.
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