Mum killed by tree branch 'did everything' for kids

Madia Kauser died after pushing her child out of the way of a falling tree branch

The husband of a woman killed when she pushed her daughter out of the way from a falling tree branch has paid tribute to "the most beautiful woman in the world".

Wasim Kauser added his wife Madia, 32, from Blackburn, "did everything for our two children, she did everything she could for anyone and would bring smiles whenever she entered the room".

Mrs Kauser was struck while walking with her husband and two children in Witton Country Park in Blackburn on 11 August.

Blackburn with Darwen Council, which owns the 480-acre (195-hectare) park, had since chopped down the beech tree from which the branch had fallen.

Mr Kauser said said: "'My wife, a mother of two, a daughter, sister and a friend we lost to a tragic event that came on the way home from a family day out in the park."

He added: "She was my comfort, my partner in life and the love of my life. We have so many great memories, went through pain together and started a family together.

'One and only'

"Honestly, I feel completely lost without her and I do not know how to put into words how much I miss her face, her character and her presence.

"My one and only."

Lancashire Police, which is carrying out a joint investigation with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), has appealed for witnesses.

Det Insp Iain Czapowski said: "This is an absolutely tragic incident which has cost a young woman her life and my thoughts are with her loved ones.

"I am especially keen to speak to anyone who actually saw what happened on that fateful night and I would urge them to contact us."