Three boys have died after falling into an icy lake in Solihull yesterday afternoon.
The children, who were aged 11, 10 and 8, were rushed to hospital but did not survive.
A fourth boy, who's 6, is critical in hospital.
Local Police have described the deaths as a "tragedy".
Three boys have tragically died after falling into the lake at Babbs Mill Park in Solihull yesterday.
The boys were rushed to hospital after being pulled from the water.
Our thoughts are with their family and friends at this devastating time.
⬇️https://t.co/hlTgTl8Zzc pic.twitter.com/dlBCJE78Yr— West Midlands Police (@WMPolice) December 12, 2022
"Worst Possible" News
Ian Courts is the leader of the Solihull Council, he has described the news as the "worst possible thing."
"I just can't imagine how the families and the local people are feeling at this time," Ian said.
He's paid tribute to the local emergency services staff who responded, and people from the surrounding area who came to help.