Westminster Bridge: Romanian woman Andreaa Cristea who fell into Thames during London terror attack has died

Andreea Cristea and her boyfriend, Andrei Burnaz (Met Police)
Andreea Cristea and her boyfriend, Andrei Burnaz (Met Police)

The woman who fell from Westminster Bridge two weeks ago during the London terror attack has died.

Andreaa Cristea, a Romanian tourist, was knocked into the River Thames during Khalid Masood’s horrifying rampage on 22 March.

She had been visiting London with her boyfriend, Andrei Burnaz.

Scotland Yard said Ms Cristea was receiving treatment in hospital but life support was withdrawn on Thursday afternoon.

In a statement, Mr Burnaz and Ms Cristea’s family said she would “always be remembered as our shining ray of light that will forever keep on shining in our heart”.

“After fighting for her life for over two weeks, our beloved and irreplaceable Andreea – wonderful daughter, sister, partner, dedicated friend and the most unique and life-loving person you can imagine – was cruelly and brutally ripped away from our lives in the most heartless and spiritless way.”

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They said the money raised for her recovery would now be donated to charity, adding: “She would not have it any other way.”

“There are no words to even begin to describe the crushing pain and emptiness that is left in our hearts.

Five people have now been killed as a result of the terror attack
Five people have now been killed as a result of the terror attack

“Our family, together with Andrei, are deeply touched and eternally grateful for the unimaginable efforts and never-ending dedication provided to her and us by the entire medical personnel of each and every hospital involved. Their kindness and empathy are beyond compare.”

“We would not have been able to live through these trying and tragically hurtful weeks without the support of the Metropolitan Police, the UK Government and every department involved.

Emergency services outside the Palace of Westminster in London after the attack [Stefan Rousseau | PA Images]
Emergency services outside the Palace of Westminster in London after the attack [Stefan Rousseau | PA Images]
British police shot Khalid Masood outside the Houses of Parliament in AFP
British police shot Khalid Masood outside the Houses of Parliament in AFP
Police officer Keith Palmer was stabbed to death by Masood (AP)
Police officer Keith Palmer was stabbed to death by Masood (AP)

“Our hearts and love go out to our two family liaison officers, Detective Sergeants Tony De-Wilde and Geraint Jones, who stood beside us every single step of the way. You were our lifeline and we will never be able to thank you enough.”

Her death brings the number of innocent victims of the attack to five.