3 children die after falling into ice-covered lake in England

British police announced that three children aged 8, 10 and 11 died after falling into the lake yesterday afternoon and suffering sudden cardiac arrest. Police said a 6-year-old boy is in critical condition.

Initial reports revealed that there were around 6 children on the frozen lake. British police announced that 4 children fell into the lake yesterday afternoon and suffered sudden cardiac arrest.

Announcing that the children’s condition is critical, authorities noted that search and rescue efforts are continuing at Babbs Mill Park. Police did not disclose how many children fell into the lake or whether people were still missing, but initial reports revealed that there were up to six children in the frozen lake.

West Midlands Police Superintendent Richard Harris said: “When the fire brigade arrived on the scene, we were informed that there were about 6 people in the water.” he had used the phrase. The fire department said reports from the scene and images on social media showed children playing in the frozen lake and then falling into the lake. (AA)