Five electrocuted at Turkish water park

Three children and two adults were electrocuted in a water park in north-western Turkey, local media say.

The two adults lost their lives in an attempt to save the children.

The incident happened in the town of Akyazi, in Sakarya province, 100km (62 miles) east of Istanbul.

The park manager and his son dived into the pool to try to help the three children. All five were taken to hospital but could not be saved.

It was unclear how the pool had become electrified.

Details to follow…