Published Thursday 14 August 2025 at 17:00
The Council has issued this update following the sad death of a member of our community at Witton Country Park, Blackburn, on Monday 11 August 2025.
The family of the woman, who tragically died when a large branch from a beech tree fell, is being supported and our thoughts remain with them.
We are gathering the facts, working with colleagues from the Police and the Health and Safety Executive. In line with the law, the coroner’s inquest is where the full circumstances will be considered and findings of the independent investigations will be heard.
All cordons have been removed and the park remains open as usual with safety inspections taking place as a precaution.