Plaque

Westminster Bridge terrorist attack

Erection date: 22/3/2022

Inscription

In memory of those who lost their lives in the act of terrorism on Westminster Bridge and at New Palace Yard on 22nd March 2017.

Kurt Cochran, Leslie Rhodes, Aysha Frade, Andreea Cristea, Keith Palmer

This plaque is also laid in recognition of the injury and loss caused to the many other people affected. Their bravery, humanity and resilience continues to inspire us.

Westminster Bridge is owned by Transport for London so they probably created the plaque.

Site: Westminster Bridge terrorist attack (1 memorial)

SW1, Westminster Bridge

The plaque is in the middle of Westminster Bridge, on the south parapet. 

On 22 March 2017 a terrorist killed four people and injured 50 more when he drove his car into crowds on Westminster Bridge before stabbing PC Keith Palmer.  The attack lasted for just 82 seconds before he was shot dead outside the Houses of Parliament by armed police officers. Those injured include people from the UK, France, Greece, Germany, Poland, Portugal, Italy, China and South Korea. The BBC tells who those were who died. 

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Westminster Bridge terrorist attack

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Kurt William Cochran

Died in an act of terrorism on 22 March 2017 on Westminster Bridge. Kurt Coch...

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Andreea Cristea

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Aysha Frade

Died in an act of terrorism on 22 March 2017 on Westminster Bridge. Aysha Fra...

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Keith Palmer

Police Constable 4157U, Keith David Palmer. From the Police Memorial Trust: ...

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Leslie A. Rhodes

Died following an act of terrorism on 22 March 2017 on Westminster Bridge. Le...

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