‘Driven by extreme heat’: London Ambulance Service records highest number of life-threatening emergencies ever (opens original article in a new tab)

London Ambulance Service recorded its highest number of life-threatening emergencies ever due to extreme heat, with temperatures reaching record highs and infrastructure struggling to cope.

• London Ambulance Service recorded 642 category one calls on Wednesday, the highest number of life-threatening emergencies in its history.
• Temperatures reached 36.1C in Hampshire and 36.4C in Somerset, with infrastructure struggling to cope with the heatwave.
• Paramedics linked the rise in emergencies to extreme heat, urging people to stay hydrated and avoid the sun between 11am and 3pm.