At least four children are reportedly fighting for their lives after falling through ice over a frozen lake in the West Midlands this afternoon.
West Midlands Fire Service said earlier that people had been playing on the ice before falling in.West Midlands Police wrote shortly before 4.30pm: "We are currently at the scene of a serious incident at Babbs Mill Park, Fordbridge Road, Kingshurst, Solihull."They are believed to be in a critical condition."Many emergency vehicles rushed to the scene.Sub-zero temperatures are expected in the area this evening after 0C was recorded during the day.
Police in Cumbria said they are also dealing with an "incident" at Siddick Pond, Workington, BBC News reported.The Met Office that thin ice atop rivers and ponds can be a hazard to life. A spokesperson said: "With temperatures set to struggle to get much above freezing over the coming days across much of the country, stretches of water such as rivers and ponds are at risk of freezing.
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