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Three children and two adults who tried to rescue them have been electrocuted in a water park in north-western Turkey, local media say.

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

The park manager and his son dived in to help the three children. The five, believed to be all Turkish, were taken to hospital but could not be saved.

It was unclear how the pool had become electrified.

Rescuers and park personnel flushed the pool's water away as others turned off electricity in the facility.

One other person was injured in the incident and taken to hospital.

An investigation has already begun.

The Hurriyet newspaper named the park manager as Mehmet Kaya, 58, and his son as Kadir Kaya, 30.

The children were aged 12, 15 and 17, Turkish media said.</s>Five people, including three children, have died after being electrocuted at a water park in Turkey.

Initial reports revealed that a number of people had been killed following the incident in the town of Akyazi, in Sakarya province.

According to local media, three children were caught up in an electrical current in the pool at the park.

The park’s manager and his son dived into the pool to try and save them.

All five were allegedly rushed to a hospital, but could not be saved.</s>Three children and two adults who tried to rescue them die after incident in Akyazı, Sakarya province, according to reports

Five people, including two teenagers and a 12-year-old, have been electrocuted in a water park in north-western Turkey.

The three children were struck by an electrical current in a swimming pool at the park, in the town of Akyazı, Sakarya province, the state-run Anadolu Agency reported.</s>ISTANBUL: Five people, including three children, died on Friday (Jun 23) after being electrocuted at a water park in western Turkey, reports said.

The manager of the park in the town of Akyazi and his son jumped into the water in an effort to save the children, who were caught in an electrical current, the private Dogan news agency reported.

But the men also became trapped in the current and were electrocuted.

It was not immediately clear what had caused the tragedy but the state-run Anadolu news agency reported a probe had been launched.

Hasan Akcan, Akyazi's mayor, said the park had received a license in 2012 as a swimming pool and amusement centre, adding that what happened was "saddening," according to Anadolu.</s>Five people, including two teenagers and a 12-year-old, have been electrocuted in a water park in north-western Turkey.

The three children were struck by an electrical current in a swimming pool at the park, in the town of Akyazı, Sakarya province, the state-run Anadolu Agency reported.

The park manager and his son were injured when they dived in to try to rescue the children, according to Doğan news agency. All five were taken to hospital but could not be saved.

Anadolu said a sixth person was taken to hospital but did not provide further details. The children were aged 12, 15 and 17, according to reports.</s>ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish media reports say five people — three of them children — were electrocuted at a water park pool in northwest Turkey and have died.

The private Dogan news agency reported Friday that the three children were caught up in an electrical current in the pool at the park in the town of Akyazi, in Sakarya province. The park’s manager and his son dived into the pool to try and save them.

Dogan says all five were rushed to a hospital, but could not be saved. The report says an investigation is underway.</s>Five people were electrocuted Friday at a water park in northwest Turkey, including two teenagers and a 12-year-old, Turkish media reports said.The three youngsters were caught up in an electrical current in the pool in the town of Akyazi in Sakarya province, the state-run Anadolu Agency reported.The park's 58-year-old manager and his son 30-year-old son were killed when they jumped into the pool to try to save the flailing children, according to the private Dogan news agency.Employees at the water park, 150 kilometers (93 miles) east of Istanbul, later cut power at the resort.All five were rushed to a hospital in Akyazi but could not be saved. Two other people were hurt after touching metal railings near the pool, the reports said. The children who died were aged 12, 15 and 17.Police officers were conducting an investigation into what caused the electrocutions, Dogan reported. It added, however, that the park lacked a residual current breaker that shuts down power to prevent electrical shocks.Television footage showed ambulances waiting outside the water park and several people gathered outside the Akyazi State Hospital.</s>Five people, including two teenagers and a 12-year-old, died Friday after being electrocuted at a water park pool in northwest Turkey, Turkish media reports said.The three children were caught up in an electrical current in the pool in the town of Akyazi, in Sakarya province, the state-run Anadolu Agency reported. The park's manager and his son were killed when they dived into the pool to try and save the flailing children, according to the private Dogan news agency.All five were rushed to a hospital in Akyazi, but could not be saved. Anadolu said a sixth person was also hospitalized with injuries but did not provide further details.Private NTV television said the children were aged 12, 15 and 17.Gendarmerie officers were conducting an investigation into what caused the electrocutions, Dogan reported.Television footage showed ambulances waiting outside the water park and several people gathered outside the Akyazi State Hospital.</s>Three children are among five people who have died after being electrocuted at a water park, reports claim.

The kids were caught up in an electrical current in a pool within the water park in the town of Akyazi in north-west Turkey.

The manager of the water park and his son dived into the pool to try save the vicitms, private agency Dogan news reported.

All five were rushed to hospital but could not be saved.

An investigation has been launched to determine how the pool became electrified.

Akyazi, home to about 45,000 people, is located about 100 miles east of Istanbul.

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We're also on Facebook - your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Daily Record, Sunday Mail and Record Online.</s>ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish media reports say five people — three of them children — were electrocuted at a water park pool in northwest Turkey and have died.

The private Dogan news agency reported Friday that the three children were caught up in an electrical current in the pool at the park in the town of Akyazi, in Sakarya province. The park's manager and his son dived into the pool to try and save them.

Dogan says all five were rushed to a hospital, but could not be saved. The report says an investigation is underway.

Last week in New Jersey, an 11-year-old girl died when she was electrocuted after touching the rail to a metal boat lift inside a lagoon behind a home.

Below are important ways to avoid electrocution — and what you should do if you think you are being shocked — from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission:
• Know where the electrical switches and circuit breakers for pool equipment and lights are located and how to turn them off.
• Refrain from swimming before, during or after thunderstorms.
• Electrical equipment should be installed by a licensed electrician.
• Use battery-operated appliances instead of cord-connected appliances in and around the water.

How do I know if I or someone else may be receiving an electrical shock?
• Swimmers may feel a tingling sensation, experience muscle cramps or not be able to move at all or feel as if something is holding them in place.
• You may see a passive or motionless swimmer or panic behavior by others in the water.

What should I do if I think I'm being shocked?
• Move away from the source of the shock.
• Get out of the water. If possible, exit without using a metal ladder.

What should I do if I think someone in the water is experiencing an electrical shock?
• Carefully remove the victim from the water.
Five people are killed after being electrocuted at a water park in Akyazı, Turkey.