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Mother Crushed by Tree After Council Neglect
19 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Mother died saving her daughter from a falling branch.
- Council failed to inspect trees in the park where incident occurred.
- HSE issued an improvement notice for the council's failure.
A devastating incident occurred in Blackburn where a mother-of-two, Madia Kauser, lost her life after a tree branch fell on her while she was pushing her daughter to safety. Her husband recounted the tragic moments, emphasizing how his wife shielded their child from the falling debris. The incident has brought into sharp focus the alleged failures of the local council regarding park maintenance.
Following the tragedy, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) served the council with an improvement notice. This notice cited a failure to conduct necessary walkover surveys and inspect trees within falling distance of park footpaths. The council has been given a deadline to implement improvements, with the investigation still ongoing and expected to continue into next year.
The victim's husband expressed relief at the HSE's enforcement order, stressing the importance of the council implementing the advised improvements to prevent similar accidents. He described his wife as his "high school sweetheart" and a "beautiful and loyal person." A GoFundMe page has been established to support the grieving family, highlighting the profound loss they have experienced.
