Family of Romanian Westminster terror victim thank emergency services as woman who fell into Thames remains critical

The woman who plunged into the Thames during the Westminster terror attack remains in a critical condition as her family thanked emergency services.

Romanian couple Andreea Cristea and Andrei Burnaz were in London celebrating Mr Burnaz's birthday when they were driven at by terrorist Khalid Masood while on Westminster Bridge.

Ms Cristea, 29, remains in a "critical but stable condition" after falling into the Thames, her family said.

Mr Burnaz, also from Romania, suffered a knee injury but has since been discharged from hospital.

In a statement, the families of Ms Cristea and Mr Burnaz said: “Our family is so grateful for the first responders, the medical personnel and the assistance of the UK Government agencies.

“Andreea is still in a critical but stable condition and benefits from the best medical healthcare possible. We are overwhelmed by the love, support and respect for our Andreea.

“The Metropolitan Police have been and continue to work tirelessly in providing their care and support during this very difficult time.”

Footage showed the terrifying moment the Masood’s speeding 4x4 mounted the pavement on the bridge before Ms Cristea plunged into the water.

She was pulled from the river and was given urgent treatment at the scene and rushed to hospital.

Four people were killed in the attack in Westminster, including the attacker and police officer Keith Palmer.

Spanish teacher Aysha Fade, who has two young children, was also among those killed, as well as US tourist Kurt Cochran and 75-year-old Clapham resident Leslie Rhodes.

The attacker ploughed a car into a crowd of pedestrians on the bridge before abandoning his vehicle and running towards Parliament armed with a knife.

He fatally stabbed PC Palmer to death before he was shot dead by armed police.