Woman in the mask
"The woman in the mask" became the name used for the subject of several photos, some by the Associated Press, that became iconic of the 7 July 2005 London bombings.
The woman is Davinia Turrell, a 24-year old barrister who suffered facial burns during the attack on the Edgware Road Tube station. She is depicted being led to safety by Paul Dadge, a former part time firefighter, who had given her first aid and placed a gel mask on her face to soothe her burns.
A few days after the attacks, Ms. Turrell was identified and reported to be recovering well in hospital. Her family thanked Mr. Dadge and said she had expressed a desire to meet him later.
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