THE Romanian woman injured in London’s terror attack has died in hospital.

Andreea Cristea, 31, was pictured falling into the Thames River during the terrifying attack in which Khalid Masood drove a car into pedestrians and through the gates of parliament.

She is the fifth victim to have died.

Attacker Khalid Masood was also killed after being shot by police.

Ms Cristea was in London to celebrate her boyfriend’s brithday at the time.

Romanian Ambassador Dan Mihalache told Realitatea TV that the woman sustained serious head injuries and had badly damaged lungs.

She died after life support was withdrawn on Thursday, April 6.

It’s not yet known for certain if she was thrown off the bridge on impact of the crash, or whether she jumped of her own accord to avoid the carnage.

However, a Port of London Authority spokesman told the Standard it was believed she had fallen during the attack.

Her boyfriend Andrei Burnaz suffered a fractured foot in the attack. It’s believed he was preparing to propose to her at the time.

A joint statement from her family and partner thanked police and hospital staff for their help.

“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,” it said.

“She will always be remembered as our shining ray of light that will forever keep on shining in our hearts.”

The family also announced the money donated for her recovery will go to charity.

“She would not have it any other way,” the statement said.

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

“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.”

Four others were killed in the attack including police officer Keith Palmer, Spanish teacher, Aysha Frade, American tourist Kurt Cochran and south London pensioner Leslie Rhodes, a south London pensioner.

Attacker Khalid Masood was shot by police and 50 others were injured.</s>Westminster attack: Death toll rises as woman who fell into river dies

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Also, Like us on facebook</s>A fifth victim of last month’s attack on British Houses of Parliament has died in hospital, the Metropolitan Police said on Friday.

Romanian tourist Andreea Cristea, on a visit to the British capital, died Thursday, detectives investigating the March 22 incident confirmed.

After being hit by a truck crossing Westminster Bridge toward parliament, she fell into the River Thames and was later rescued from the water.

Khalid Masood drove at high speed across the bridge and then stabbed a police officer at the parliament estate.

He was then shot and killed by armed police.

In a statement, the Metropolitan Police said Cristea had been receiving medical treatment in hospital following the attack, but life support was withdrawn on Thursday.</s>A woman who fell into London's River Thames following last month's Westminster attack has died in hospital. Andreea Cristea, 31, was withdrawn from life support on Thursday.Cristea, who was from Romania, is the fifth victim of the attack that was carried out on March 22. She had been on holiday in London with her boyfriend Andrei Burnaz, reported Reuters.Police said she fell into the river when attacker Khalid Masood plowed through pedestrians on Westminster Bridge before fatally stabbing a policeman outside the House of Commons.Cristea's family said in a statement.The family added that the money which was raised for her treatment will now be donated to charity.Cristea is the fifth victim to die from the attack. The others were PC Keith Palmer, 48, US tourist Kurt Cochran, 54, retired window cleaner Leslie Rhodes, 75, and Aysha Frade, 44, an administrator at DLD College LondonA vigil held on March 29 saw up to 500 UK religious leaders join hands on Westminster Bridge to form a human chain to honor the victims of the attack.</s>A Romanian tourist who was injured in the Westminster terror attack has died.

Andreea Cristea, 31, was knocked from Westminster Bridge into the River Thames during Muslim convert Khalid Masood's murderous rampage on March 22.

She had been visiting London with her boyfriend, Andrei Burnaz, who suffered a broken foot in the attack.

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

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

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."

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.

"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."

They added: "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.

"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."

Ms Cristea was due to receive a marriage proposal from her partner later on the day of the attack, but fell into the river when Masood, 52, ploughed through pedestrians.

Footage of the atrocity showed Ms Cristea falling from the bridge into the water below.

Witnesses reported seeing a body lying face-down in the Thames in the wake of the incident.

After being rushed to hospital for treatment, Ms Cristea was diagnosed with a blood clot on the brain and underwent surgery.

Mr Burnaz had an operation on a broken foot but has since been discharged and attended a vigil on Westminster Bridge last week.

He was pushed in a wheelchair to the scene of the attack where he placed a single rose.</s>Andreea Cristea, 31, an architect from Romania, fell off the the bridge during the attack.

After being pulled from the river, Cristea was diagnosed with a blood clot on the brain. She remained hospitalized and on life support for more than two weeks. Her fatal fall was captured on video at the scene, but it remains unclear if she was pushed off the bridge by the vehicle or if she jumped deliberately to attempt to get away.

"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,” a statement from Cristea’s family said. "She will always be remembered as our shining ray of light that will forever keep on shining in our hearts."

The family has said that remaining donations for her medical care will be given to charity.

Burnaz was also struck by Masood’s vehicle, breaking his foot, but survived.

“Deeply saddened to hear of the death of Andreea Cristea. Londoners hold her & her loved ones in our thoughts today,” Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, tweeted.

The other victims who did not survive the attack on the bridge were Aysha Frade, 44, of London; US tourist Kurt Cochran, 54, from Utah; and Leslie Rhodes, 75, of south London. Police officer Keith Palmer, a father of two, was killed at the gates of Parliament.</s>The Romanian tourist who fell into the River Thames during March 22’s terrorist attack on Britain’s House of Parliament has died, — bringing the total death toll of the heinous ambush to five.

Andreea Cristea was taken off of life support on Thursday afternoon, police told The New York Times, after spending two weeks receiving extensive medical treatment in a London hospital.

The 31-year-old architect was rescued from the cold river after the attack, where she was seen floating face-down by witnesses after a terrorist barreled his vehicle into pedestrians on Westminster Bridge, the Associated Press reported. She was diagnosed with a blood clot on the brain, receiving emergency surgery.

Six people, including the attacker, died in the attack. American Kurt Cochran, 54, who was on vacation with his wife; British mother-of-three Aysha Frade, 43; and retired London window cleaner Leslie Rhodes, 75, were also killed on Westminster Bridge. Police officer Keith Palmer, 48, was stabbed to death as he tried to stop the assailant from entering Parliament.

Cristea was traveling wit her boyfriend Andrei Burnaz, who suffered a broken foot in the attack, the Associated Press reported.

The couple were in London for Burnaz’s birthday. He was planning to propose to his girlfriend on the day of the attack, the Times reported.

In a statement, Cristea’s family and Burnaz described her as “our shining ray of light that will forever keep on shining in our hearts,” the BBC reported.

“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,” they said.

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

Thanking medical personnel for their help, Cristea’s family said they would be donating all the money raised to help Cristea since the March 22 attack to charity.

Burnaz, who received surgery on his foot, visited Westminster Bridge during last week’s candlelight vigils to lay a single white rose, the BBC reported.

On March 222, an assailant careened a car through one of the busiest and most recognizable parts of Britain’s capital about 2:40 p.m. local time, hitting dozens of pedestrians before crashing into the gate outside the Palace of Westminster during Prime Minister’s Questions time. The attacker then got out and fatally stabbed a police officer before being shot dead by guards.

The death toll from the attack now stands at five. Prime Minister Theresa May also said that at least 40 people were injured.</s>LONDON — A 31-year-old woman who fell into the River Thames during the London terror attack has died, London police said Friday.

Andreea Cristea and her boyfriend Andrei Burnaz were crossing Westminster Bridge on March 22 when the British attacker Khalid Masood plowed his rental car through a throng of terrified pedestrians.

Her death brings the number of victims who died from the attack to five. Masood was fatally shot by officers outside of the Houses of Parliament.

Cristea, an architect who was visiting London from her native Romania, fell into the Thames during the deadly rampage that saw Masood’s vehicle mount the sidewalk and reach speeds of 76 mph. She was pulled out of the river alive and rushed to hospital where she was diagnosed with a blood clot on the brain. She died Thursday afternoon after her life support was withdrawn.

Her boyfriend, who has a broken foot, has been released from hospital.

In a statement released Friday, her family and Burnaz described Cristea as a “shining ray of light that will forever keep on shining in our hearts.”

“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,” they said in the statement, released by the London Metropolitan police.

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

Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, tweeted: “Deeply saddened to hear of the death of Andreea Cristea. Londoners hold her & her loved ones in our thoughts today.”

Video footage taken during the attack showed Cristea falling from Westminster Bridge.

Utah resident Kurt Cochran, 54, and Londoners Aysha Frade, 44 and Leslie Rhodes, 77 also died as a result of being struck on the bridge. Keith Palmer, a 48-year-old police officer, was fatally stabbed inside the gates of Parliament.</s>Andreea Cristea. a 31-year-old Romanian tourist who was knocked into the River Thames from Westminster Bridge during an attack on Britain's Houses of Parliament more than two weeks ago has died, London police said Friday, April 7, 2017.

LONDON — A 31-year-old Romanian tourist who was knocked into the River Thames from Westminster Bridge during an attack on Britain's Houses of Parliament more than two weeks ago has died, London police said Friday.

Andreea Cristea was rescued from the cold river after the attack, in which British attacker Khalid Masood drove a rented SUV into pedestrians on the bridge and then fatally stabbed an unarmed police officer outside Parliament.

Her death brings the death toll from the attack to five, plus Masood, who was shot dead by police.

Her family and Burnaz described Cristea as "our shining ray of light that will forever keep on shining in our hearts," and said they would be donating to charity all the money raised to help her since the March 22 attack.

"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," they said in a statement.

They said there are no words to describe the emptiness they feel and thanked medical personnel for their round-the-clock help.

Police said she had been receiving extensive treatment in a London hospital since the attack but that life support was withdrawn Thursday afternoon.

St. Bartholomew's Hospital, where Cristea was treated, said it was "greatly saddened" by her death.

Footage taken at the time showed Cristea falling into the river during the attack. Witnesses saw her lying face-down in the Thames before she was rescued and rushed to an emergency room for emergency surgery after being diagnosed with a blood clot on the brain.

Burnaz needed surgery on his foot but has been discharged from the hospital. He was seen in a wheelchair at a memorial service for victims held last week.

Also killed in the attack were Utah man Kurt Cochran, 54; Britons Leslie Rhodes, 75, and Aysha Frade, 44; and 48-year-old police officer Keith Palmer.

Police believe 52-year-old Masood, who had convictions for violence, acted alone and was motivated by Islamist extremism.</s>California woman who fell off bridge during selfie won't be charged

AUBURN - Authorities say a woman who fell 60 feet (18.2 meters) while taking a selfie on a Northern California bridge will not be charged for trespassing.

 

The Placer County Sheriff's Office says the woman was airlifted to a hospital and is expected to survive.

 

The woman, who hasn't been identified, and a group of friends were walking on a catwalk underneath the 730-foot (222.5-meter)-tall Foresthill Bridge near Auburn when she fell Tuesday while taking a photo. She landed on a trail below.

 

Authorities say the walkways under the bridge are closed to the public, and people who walk on them are violating the law and can be cited.

 

But sheriff's officials said Wednesday that they hope the woman learned a lesson, and they won't be charging her.
The death toll rises to five after a woman who fell into the River Thames dies in hospital.