The people who survived the Twin Towers attack on September 11, 2001 faced not only psychological trauma but also acute physical illnesses resulting from direct exposure to the building collapse and the search for survivors among the wreckage. The dust, debris, and toxic materials released during the towers' fall deeply affected the health of those present at the site.
Survivors developed a series of acute medical conditions related to particle inhalation and prolonged exposure to the hostile environment of the disaster area. These physical illnesses added to the psychological burden carried by those who witnessed and participated in the rescues.
The memories of the events continue to deeply affect survivors, creating a legacy of pain that combines both the impact on the body and the mind. The article addresses how these long-term consequences shaped the lives of those who managed to escape and those who continued working at the site in the days and weeks following the attack.
