Twin boys, 2, die after falling into fish pond in horror drowning accident - Mirror

Police and ambulance crews raced to the scene in Dalgety Bay, Fife, and immediately began treating the toddlers but they died in hospital

Two twin boys have died after drowning in a fish pond this morning, police have said.

The two-year-olds were reportedly found in the water at a home in Dalgety Bay, Fife, at around 8.20am.

Police and ambulance crews raced to the scene after receiving the call.

The boys were taken to Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy but later died, Police Scotland said.



Officers are supporting the family and working to establish the full circumstances of the incident.

A force spokesman said: "We received a call around 8.20am on Saturday following a report of concern for two children at an address in Dalgety Bay, Fife.

"Two male twins, aged two-years-old, had reportedly drowned in a fish pond and officers attended with the Scottish Ambulance Service.

"The children were taken to the Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy where they sadly died.

"Officers are supporting the family at this time. Inquiries to establish the full circumstances are ongoing."

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