Man in iconic 9/11 photo explains why he still uses the same briefcase today

Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEd Fine, featured in an iconic 9/11 photograph covered in dust, has shared how missing an elevator by seconds saved his life. Mr Fine was on the 79th floor of the World Trade Center's North Tower for an appointment on behalf of his sick son when the plane struck. Missing a transfer elevator to the 87th floor allowed him to escape down the stairs before the building collapsed. The 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks resulted in 2,996 deaths, including hundreds of emergency services personnel. Now 83, Mr Fine still uses the famous black briefcase from the photograph as a symbol that the attackers did not win. In fullMan pictured fleeing Twin Towers on 9/11 with briefcase says ‘missing the elevator saved my life’More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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