'I survived the epicentre of 9/11 - I'm so lucky'
A documentary filmmaker who survived the 9/11 attacks is sharing his experience as he battles terminal illness linked to the event. His story highlights the long-term health consequences faced by many who were present at Ground Zero.
Why it matters
It brings attention to the enduring health crisis affecting 9/11 survivors and first responders decades later.
Image source, Paul Berriff Image caption, Paul Berriff went to film the aftermath of 9/11 but ended up buried under rubble
Warning: This story contains graphic details of the aftermath from the 9/11 attacks.
On 11 September 2001, photographer and documentary filmmaker Paul Berriff was living and working in New York City.
He was caught up in the 9/11 attacks and still remembers the day in vivid detail.
More recently, he has become one of thousands of survivors to be diagnosed with terminal illnesses connected with the long-term effects of that day.
Now aged 80 and living near Northallerton in North Yorkshire, Berriff has recalled the events.
"Somebody came into the office and said a plane had hit the twin towers," he said.
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