
William Jimeno
William 'Will' Jimeno is a former police officer who became known for his harrowing survival story during the September 11 attacks in 2001. While attempting to rescue victims at the World Trade Center, he was trapped under the rubble for 13 hours, buried 10 meters deep among the debris. Despite the dire conditions and the overwhelming sense of despair, Jimeno was eventually rescued, along with 17 others, and his story has become a poignant reminder of heroism and resilience in the face of tragedy.
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William Jimeno was a police officer who survived being buried under the rubble of the World Trade Center during the 9/11 attacks.
el horror de quedar enterrado vivo bajo las Torres Gemelas, a 25 años del 11SClarín·
Argentina· 2026-09-11
William Jimeno was buried under the rubble of the Twin Towers while trying to rescue victims of the attack.
Sobrevivir 13 horas bajo los escombros de las Torres GemelasClarín·
Argentina· 2026-09-10






