
Roberto Sevilla
Roberto Sevilla was a 56-year-old Costa Rican who found himself trapped in the depths of the World Trade Center during the September 11 attacks. While in the third of six basements, he experienced the chaos and horror of the event firsthand, managing to escape a life-threatening situation by climbing up to the lobby and exiting through a window, despite battling an asthma attack. His harrowing account of survival amidst the destruction highlights the personal tragedies faced by many during that fateful day.
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Roberto Sevilla was in the basement of the World Trade Center when he heard the explosion and described his miraculous escape.
Así se vivió el atentado contra las Torres Gemelas, hace 25 años, contado en ‘La Nación’La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·
Costa Rica· 2026-09-11



