Damaged Ambulance Shows Destructive Impact of Collapsing Towers
Damaged Ambulance Shows Destructive Impact of Collapsing Towers
A wrecked and charred FDNY ambulance, displayed within the 9/11 Memorial Museum, details the response immediately following the collapse of the Twin Towers. The ambulance, which was recovered from the World Trade Center site, was driven by EMS Battalion 17 emergency medical technicians Benjamin Badillo and Edward Martinez. It shows the destruction caused by the fallen towers to the surrounding areas. As the towers collapsed, individuals dove for cover beneath the emergency vehicles and entered through unlocked doors to escape dust clouds and debris.
By Margaret Barng, 9/11 Memorial Deputy Communications Manager
Previous Post
1993 WTC Bombing Artifacts Part of Memorial Museum Exhibitions
The first attack on the World Trade Center came in the winter of 1993.Today, 21 years ago terrorists detonated an explosive-laden van on the B2 level of the underground parking garage in the North Tower of the World Trade Center.
Next Post
The 9/11 Memorial Welcomes Wounded Members of the US Armed Forces
Wounded service members of the U.S. Armed Forces received a personal tour of the 9/11 Memorial from President Joe Daniels last week.