The September 11 attacks resulted in approximately over 6,000 people injured in addition to the 2,977 victims who were killed (excluding the 19 hijackers) across New York, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania
. Thousands more suffered long-term health effects due to exposure to toxic debris, including many firefighters and rescue workers who were involved in the emergency response
. To summarize:
- Fatalities: 2,977 victims plus 19 hijackers (total 2,996 deaths)
- Injuries: Over 6,000 people were injured during the attacks
- Many survivors and responders later developed chronic illnesses related to the toxic environment at Ground Zero
This makes the attacks not only the deadliest terrorist act in history but also one with a vast number of injured and ongoing health consequences.
