11 September: Key reports and video

On 11 September 2001 a series of attacks were launched on America. Four planes were hijacked and deliberately crashed - three into major buildings in New York and Washington. Thousands of people were killed. Here are key stories and media from the day.

Timeline: The horror unfolds

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VIDEO
 The first crash
 The second crash
 Witnesses describe how people jumped out of windows
 The first tower collapses
 US President George W Bush addresses the nation

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AMERICA'S DARKEST DAY

The first jet crashed into the World Trade Center at 0845 local time. The news stuns a nation.

US shocked by terror attacks

Rescuers struggle at the Pentagon

Pennsylvania crash

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EYEWITNESS

There are horrifying reports from people who watched the tragedy and those who narrowly escaped with their lives. Many e-mailed BBC News Online with their stories.

'People jammed the stairwells'

'The towers were like giant candles'

'I just headed down the stairs'

'New Yorkers stood aghast'

'It doesn't seem real'

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IN PICTURES

Images of the destruction from professional photographers as well as a selection from BBC News Online users in New York.

Tragedy in New York

Attack on the Pentagon

Eyewitness: Your pictures