The French government said on Tuesday that seven people were reported to have died in connection to the recent heatwave baking much of western Europe, five of which were drownings.

The French government said on Tuesday that seven people were reported to have died in connection to the recent heatwave baking much of western Europe, five of which were drownings.

The French government said on Tuesday that seven people were reported to have died in connection to the recent heatwave baking much of western Europe, five of which were drownings.

Five of the deaths were by drowning while two people died competing in sporting events