A mother killed by a falling tree branch “saved her daughter’s life by taking her out on time”, a member of her family said.
32-year-old Madia Kausar, with her husband and two children, was running at Wetton Country Park in Blackburn on Monday with her husband and two children, when she was badly killed, her great-Chacha Zameer Khan said.
Blackburn with Darveen Councilor said that Mrs. Kausar’s husband and nine-year-old son were walking in front of him and his five-year-old daughter, when “one million” tragedy took place.
Mr. Khan said that his great niece “loved his children with Bits” and he would be “remembered as a very careful mother who died to save his daughter”.
He said: “She was very kind and would go out of her way for anyone.
“We are all destroyed.”
Mr. Khan said that family members across the country had traveled to Blackburn to attend his funeral, which is going to be later.
Blackburn, who owns 480 acres (195-hectare) park with Darven Council, stated that it was “deeply unhappy” and since it was cut off the beach tree which caused the branch to collapse.
Denis Park, Chief Executive of the local authority, said: “Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with the family and friends of the person who have lost their lives in this difficult time.”
The council said it was supporting the family.
A spokesperson said: “We are gathering the facts, working with police and health and safety executive colleagues.
“According to the law, the coroner’s inquiry is where the entire circumstances will be considered and the findings of independent investigation will be heard.
“All cordons have been removed and the park is open with security inspections as a precaution.”
The Lancashire police confirmed that it was preparing a file for the coroner, saying that the woman’s death was not considered suspicious.
Emergency services said that they found the woman near the bunker lane entry of the park after 20:30 BST.
She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Local councilor Paul Marrow said: “Ash Diaback disease and in Witton Park and across the boro are concerns about the number of dead trees.
“The council requires regular, intensive inspection of trees in the park to ensure that they are safe.”
