‘Only call if life-threatening’: London ambulance plea after heatwave sparks busiest day since pandemic
London's ambulance service has urged the public to only call 999 in life-threatening situations due to a surge in emergency calls during a recent heatwave. The service experienced its busiest day since the pandemic, receiving over 8,000 calls as temperatures soared to record highs. Health officials have extended heat health alerts as the hot weather is expected to continue.
- ▪London Ambulance Service received 8,121 emergency calls on Tuesday, marking their sixth-busiest day ever.
- ▪Temperatures in London reached 35.1C, breaking records for the hottest May day.
- ▪Paramedics are advising the public to stay safe in the heat and check on vulnerable individuals.
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