Several people in ‘critical condition’ after being pulled from freezing lake
Several people are believed to be in a critical condition after being pulled from a lake in freezing conditions in Solihull.
West Midlands Police said emergency services are at the scene of a ‘serious incident’ at Babbs Mill Park in Kingshurst.
It added that a ‘number of people’ have been pulled from the lake and are on their way to hospital.
The exact nature of in the incident has not been confirmed.
The force tweeted: ‘We are currently at the scene of a serious incident at Babbs Mill Park, Fordbridge Road, #Kingshurst, #Solihull.
‘A number of people have been pulled from a lake and are being transported to hospital. They are believed to be in a critical condition.
‘We are working with @WestMidsFire and @OFFICIALWMAS at the scene and will provide further updates in due course.’
Babbs Mill Park is a local nature reserve with a lake, river, wildflower grasslands and woodlands.
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