A never-before-seen video of the Twin Towers collapsing on September 11, 2001, has surfaced online, offering a rare perspective of the tragic event. Filmed by Kei Sugimoto from the rooftop of 64 St. Marks Place in NYC using a Sony VX2000, the footage had been stored away in old boxes for over two decades.

Sugimoto initially thought a fire had broken out, but after the second plane hit, he realized the gravity of the situation. Concerned the tapes were damaged, he digitized the footage and shared it on YouTube, where it quickly went viral.

Viewers were stunned by the unique angle and the emotional weight of the video. Many reflected on how much unseen history may still be hidden in people’s homes.

This powerful rediscovery is a sobering reminder of the 9/11 tragedy, which claimed nearly 3,000 lives and changed the world forever.