Nearly 23 years after the tragic events of 9/11, 2001, new footage has emerged, shedding fresh light on the devastating terrorist attacks that targeted the Pentagon and the World Trade Centre. A man named Kei Sugimoto recently uploaded a previously unseen video of the Twin Towers’ collapse to YouTube, offering a unique perspective of the incident.
The video, filmed by Sugimoto from the rooftop of 64 St Marks Place in New York City, captures the harrowing moments when the second plane crashed into the towers. Using a Sony VX2000 camera with a teleconverter, Sugimoto documented the chaos as it unfolded, a perspective not widely seen before.
In the video’s description, Sugimoto explained why he waited so long to release the footage. He discovered a stash of Hi-8, Digital-8, and DV cassettes while organizing his closet, many of which had deteriorated over time. Realizing the importance of preserving these historical records, he began digitizing the tapes and decided to share this particular video now.
The release of this footage has stirred strong reactions from viewers. One comment read, “Wow, crazy this was released almost 23 years later! Makes you wonder how many other unreleased videos there are! Thanks for sharing this!” Another viewer remarked on the emotional impact of the video, saying, “That footage was WOW. I got shivers. It was such a sad day, and I was only a kid when it happened.” The possibility of more unseen footage still existing in private collections has sparked curiosity and speculation.
The 9/11 attacks, carried out by the terrorist group Al-Qaeda under the leadership of Osama bin Laden, remain the deadliest act of terrorism on U.S. soil, resulting in nearly 3,000 deaths. Al-Qaeda cited U.S. policies, including sanctions on Iraq, military presence in Saudi Arabia, and support for Israel, as motives for their actions.
Sugimoto’s video serves as a poignant reminder of the day that changed the world and the lasting impact of those tragic events.