Two children feared missing and dead after up to six fell through ice on frozen lake

Two children are feared missing and possibly dead after up to six youngsters fell through ice on a frozen lake in Solihull on Sunday. Nottinghamshire Police's Underwater and Specialist Search Unit has been called to help the operation A drone can be seen hovering above rescuers to shine a light for their search efforts Police divers from the the Underwater and Specialist Search Unit have been seen entering the water at Babbs Mill Lake tonight A huge number of paramedics, police officers and firefighters helped with efforts as boats entered and exited the lake Emergency services were deployed after people reportedly fell through the frozen lake's service Emergency crews at Babbs Mill Lake, Kingshurst, Solihull, West Midlands Huge numbers of emergency service vehicles and workers remained at the scene on Sunday evening Diving teams were pictured carrying oxygen tanks to search underneath the water One police officer was also taken to hospital with a mild case of hypothermia, but is expected to make a full recovery. Richard Stanton, West Midlands Fire and Rescue Service area commander, said: 'When the fire service arrived at the scene, we were made aware there were up to six people in the water. Rescue teams are using specialist equipment at the scene to safely search the lake into the night Among the emergency workers to respond were specialist water teams from the Fire and Rescue service Emergency services swarmed to a Solihull beauty spot amid a major incident on Sunday There were at least 10 fire engines and 10 police cars parked on one street alone, the nearest street to the Lake. Police officers at the scene on Sunday night and being fitted with life jackets Large emergency service boats arriving at the scene as search and rescue efforts continued Members of the Fire and Rescue Service could be seen responding to the 'serious incident' on Sunday evening Members of West Midlands Police Force and West Midlands Fire Service head towards a police cordon at the lake Pictures from the scene showed dozens of emergency service vehicles in attendance Local people said 'dozens' of emergency service vehicles were lining the area around the lake Emergency workers carrying flashlights and wearing life jackets were pictured at the scene shortly after 4pm on Sunday Photos showed rescuers in bright clothing out on the surface of the lake as they continued to search for anyone still trapped.