A woman has tragically died after choking on marshmallows during a fundraising event. Natalie Buss, 37, collapsed and died at Beddau RFC in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales, on Saturday night while attending a fundraiser at the club. The club paid tribute to the mom, writing: "The club and the Beddau community are heartbroken. On Saturday night we lost a very dear friend who will be sadly missed. "Everybody associated with Beddau RFC and within the community are nothing less than devastated at the weekend’s tragic accident and we struggle to comprehend the sense of loss people are feeling." [[facebookwidget||https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10165833174285696&set=pb.800635695.-2207520000&type=3&locale=en_GB]] It continued: "This said, we must acknowledge that our loss pales into insignificance in comparison to the loss of a lady who was a wonderful wife, mother and daughter to what was an absolutely tragic turn of events. "As a club we send out our sincerest, heartfelt condolences to all the family, the close friends and to all those that this has so badly impacted – you are all in our thoughts today." Pontypridd MP Alex Davies-Jones echoed the statement, saying she was "really sad to read this awful news", adding: "My heart goes out to all those affected and my thoughts are with their family and friends." [[facebookwidget||https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=799320305327331&set=a.193294135929954&locale=en_GB]] It is thought Buss died during a bingo fundraiser for the club's under 10s side, and South Wales Police has confirmed it is investigating. A police spokesperson said in a statement: "A 37-year-old woman collapsed and died at Beddau RFC. The coroner has been informed and inquiries into the circumstances of the death are continuing." The Welsh ambulance service also confirmed it was called to a "medical emergency" at the club at 10:10PM on Saturday, October 7. <img class="wp-image-1263232327 size-full" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/10/GettyImages-1086633702.jpg" alt="marshmallow" width="2121" height="1414" />[[imagecaption|| The mother died after reportedly choking on marshmallows. Credit: Getty Images]] Rhondda Cynon Taf council confirmed that it is opening an investigation as health and safety regulator and licensing authority, adding: "Our condolences go out to the family and friends of the deceased." The case has been referred to the coroner. <h6>Featured image credit: Getty Images</h6>

Woman dies after choking on marshmallows during fundraising event

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