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Woman dies after being hit by falling tree branch 'in front of child' - Liverpool Echo

The woman, believed to be in her 30s, was struck by a falling beech tree branch while walking with a child; emergency services were unable to save her life at the scene.

  • Lancashire Constabulary's spokesperson said that on August 11 at Witton Country Park, a woman in her 30s was struck by a falling branch near the Buncer Lane entrance just after 8.30pm and was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • Concerns about dead trees and ash dieback disease in Witton Park have led Blackburn with Darwen Council to call for regular, thorough inspections of park trees.
  • Authorities removed the beech tree from which the branch fell, and council staff cordoned off the area after emergency services attended but could not revive the woman.
  • Authorities said investigations will proceed without suspicion, and a file for HM Coroner will be prepared, according to Lancashire police spokesman.
  • Witton Park is regarded as a much-loved community space where safety remains paramount, and Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council acknowledged the news will be deeply upsetting for many.
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Daily Mirror broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
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