Three lads die in Solihull after plunging through the ice into Babbs Mill Lake.

Although police said there have been no additional reports of missing people, a search is still underway at the lake, which is located about five miles east of Birmingham's downtown.

Police have confirmed that three youngsters, ages 8, 10, and 11, perished after plunging through an icy lake in Solihull.

After the incident in Babbs Mill Park on Sunday afternoon, a fourth youngster, age six, is still in critical condition.

Unconfirmed reports suggest up to six youngsters may have fallen in, thus a search is still being conducted, but officials have cautioned that it is no longer a search and rescue operation.

When the four kids were rescued, they were all experiencing cardiac arrest.

Three of them "could not be revived," according to the police, despite being transported to the hospital.

They were apparently playing on the ice when they fell through, according to reports from the scene and social media videos, the fire service said.

On Monday, searchers were still using boats and wading in the lake, and police said they would keep searching until they were "100% certain" there were no other victims.

According to Superintendent Richard Harris of the West Midlands Police, one of the first officers on the scene jumped into the lake while wearing his uniform and attempted to break through the ice to assist the lads.

The general people also joined in.

Once at the lake, firefighters and specialized aquatic teams were able to rescue the lads. All four of them arrived at the hospital in critical condition despite receiving CPR and being transported.

It is presently unknown how long they remained in the icy water, according to the police.

Firefighters breaking through the ice and several individuals in difficulty, according to a witness.

The names of the youngsters have not yet been made public, and police said they were helping the relatives of the "very distraught" children.

Schoolmates of the lads are also supported.

Teams on boats continued their lake search at night using torches.

One police officer who took part in the first search was brought to the hospital with minor hypothermia, but he has since been released.

At lunchtime on Monday, Superintendent Harris stated that they were still attempting to piece together exactly what occurred but that no one has called them to report any other missing persons.

The search will go on until authorities are positive no one else entered the water, though, because of conflicting reports about how many kids were on the lake.

On Monday, local MP Saqib Bhatti paid a visit to the scene and hailed the "heroic" actions taken by the emergency personnel.

He added that "the whole community will be feeling the agony of this," saying that "the (search) effort went on all night in these incredibly harsh conditions."

Police have requested that no rumors be spread or video of the incident be shared.

West Midlands Fire Service district commander Richard Stanton urged parents and caregivers to warn kids about the perils of freezing water.

He stated: "Please avoid open water, both for adults and kids. No matter how thick or secure you think the ice may be, never venture across it."