Woman dies on beach in Dorset as 40C heatwave grips UK (opens original article in a new tab)

A woman died on Southbourne beach in Dorset following a medical emergency as the UK experiences a 40C heatwave. Emergency services responded but could not save her. The incident occurred amid extreme heat warnings.

• A woman died on Southbourne beach in Dorset after a medical emergency on 22 June
• Emergency services arrived but she was pronounced dead shortly after
• Met Office issued a red weather warning for extreme heat with temperatures up to 40C