Man dies on packed beach on hottest day of the year after ‘medical emergency’
A man died on Hastings beach during a record heatwave in England after a medical emergency. Emergency services were called to the scene, but the man was declared dead shortly after their arrival. The incident occurred on the hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures reaching 32.3C in some areas.
- ▪A man died on Hastings beach due to a medical incident amid a heatwave.
- ▪Emergency services responded to concerns for the man's welfare but he was declared dead at the scene.
- ▪Sunday marked the hottest day of the year in the UK, with temperatures reaching 32.3C.
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