Four children fall into icy lake near Birminghamon December 11, 2022 at 8:46 pm

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There is no update on their condition after the incident at Babbs Mill Park on Sunday.

Emergency workers on board a boat on the lake in Babs Mill ParkImage source, PA Media

Four children were taken to hospital in critical condition after being rescued from an icy lake near Birmingham.

They have been taken to two hospitals in the city after the incident at Babbs Mill Park on Sunday afternoon.

West Midlands Ambulance service said there was no update on their condition.

Fire chief Richard Stanton said: “We have continued search operations in order to confirm whether there were any more in the water.”

Speaking at a news conference, he said crews were told on arrival that up to six people were in the lake.

The ambulance service said its resources had now been stood down.

Supt Richard Harris, of West Midlands Police, said he could not confirm they were looking for anyone else at this stage.

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