London Ambulance Service expects a 50% surge in emergency calls during the extreme heat, with more people fainting, collapsing, and suffering breathing difficulties.
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24 Jun 2026
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London Ambulance Service expects a 50% surge in emergency calls during the extreme heat, with more people fainting, collapsing, and suffering breathing difficulties.
Officials warn the heat can be deadly even for healthy individuals and urge the public to stay hydrated, avoid the sun, and check on vulnerable people.
Days of record-breaking heat across the UK saw London’s paramedics inundated with emergency calls
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Temperatures forecast to reach 32C in London on Saturday as authorities issue reminder to check on vulnerable people
Vulnerable people in London and other parts of the country advised to take care until Sunday
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