The London Ambulance service said life-threatening emergencies soared by 50% as Britain endured its hottest June day on record and hospitals came under mounting pressure.

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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.