Authorities searched the lake after being alerted that up to six children were playing during the incident
Three boys died after falling through an icy lake.
West Midlands Police confirmed that three boys aged 11, 10 and 8 have died while a 6 year old boy remains in critical condition.
There are fears more children may be in the frozen lake at Babbs Mill Park after the four children were moved last night.
They fell into the water and suffered a heart attack at Babbs Mill Park on Sunday afternoon.
"When firefighters arrived on the scene we were told there were six people in the water," said inspector Richard Harris of West Midlands Police.
On Monday, West Midlands Fire Service chief Richard Stanton said a team of specialist police divers would continue to search as a precaution.
"The search continued all night yesterday and this morning there will be a special team of diving police who will be in the water, continuing to search as a precaution," he said.
Full statement from West Midlands Police
A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: “Three boys tragically died after falling into a lake at Babbs Mill Park in Solihull yesterday afternoon.
“The boys, aged 11, 10 and eight years, were rushed to hospital after being pulled from the water.
“Sadly, they were unable to be revived and our thoughts are with their family and friends at this incredibly devastating time. We will have specialist officers to offer them as much support as possible.
"The fourth son, aged six, is still in critical condition in hospital."
Police added that a search of the lake was continuing to determine if anyone else had fallen into the water, following reports that as many as six children may have been involved.
BREAKER: Three boys died after falling through an icy lake
Three boys died after falling through an icy lake.
West Midlands Police confirmed that three boys aged 11, 10 and 8 have died while a 6 year old boy remains in critical condition.
There are fears more children may be in the frozen lake at Babbs Mill Park after the four children were moved last night.
Children screamed in "pure panic and fear," said the resident
A resident at the scene when the children fell into the lake Sunday afternoon described how he heard children screaming "pure panic and fear".
The woman, who did not want to be named, added: "I feel numb. It's too close to home and downright heartbreaking.
“I heard children screaming and I knew it was bad. The sound will go with me to my grave.
“There was pure panic and fear. I just heard such a commotion and then the most emergency services I've ever seen in my life."
Another resident, who did not want to be named, added: “There were a lot of people at the scene hugging and crying last night.
"I don't know anyone involved but my heart goes out to their families.. Easy to say they shouldn't be there but children will still be children."
The 'entire community' is in pain over the incident, MP said
Meriden MP Saqib Bhatti also visited the scene at Babbs Mill lake, praising the emergency services for their heroic efforts to pull the four children from the water.
The MP told reporters: “Obviously one officer has mild hypothermia. In these conditions not worrying about your own safety and just chasing after the children would be heroic.
“The (search) operation went on all night in these very difficult conditions.
“The whole society will feel this pain. I just hope we get some good news.
'This is terrible,' said the leader of the council
Solihull Council leader Ian Court and co-leader Karen Grinsell visited the Babbs Mill lake vigil, with both lauding the bravery of emergency services rescuers.
The Trial Council said: “This is as bad as it gets... a dire situation.
“We were completely shocked by what happened.
"We are still waiting for further news. Obviously our thoughts and prayers must be with the family in this situation.
"I can hardly imagine what the family went through." This article was written by EDUKASI CAMPUS.