Blackburn woman Madia Kauser, 32, was hit by a falling branch at the park while walking with her children, just after 8.30pm on Monday (August 11), and died from her injuries. Blackburn with Darwen council said it is “gathering the facts” and working with police to find out more about the circumstances of the incident. Safety inspections are taking place as a precaution, Blackburn with Darwen Council has said. The update came as Madia’s funeral was held this afternoon (August 14) at Madina Masjid in Oak Street, Blackburn. A spokesperson said: “Blackburn with Darwen Council has issued this update following the sad death of a member of our community at Witton Country Park, Blackburn, on Monday, August 11.