Impending Death

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Impending Death is a photograph taken by freelance photographer Thomas Dallal during the September 11 attacks. It shows the North Tower of the World Trade Center on fire after American Airlines Flight 11 struck it, shortly before the tower's collapse. People trapped on upper floors are visible at windows amid smoke and heat. The photograph was nominated for the Pictures of the Year International award and placed second.

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Photographer: Thomas Dallal
Subject: North Tower of the World Trade Center
Award result: Second place nomination

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Article: Impending Death (English Wikipedia)
Wikidata: Q16931407
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