M25 chaos as huge traffic jam puts drivers in hospital during UK heatwave

• The UK experienced its hottest June day and night on record, with temperatures reaching 36.1C in Gosport, Hampshire, and overnight lows failing to drop below 23.5C in Cardiff.
• A rare red Met Office warning for extreme heat was issued across parts of England and Wales, with an amber warning extended for south-east England.
• The extreme heat caused significant travel disruption, leading to reduced train speeds and advice for passengers to avoid non-essential travel.
• Over 10 motorists were hospitalised with heat-related illnesses after being stranded for hours on the M25, with one person airlifted due to dehydration.
• A double-decker electric bus caught fire in Westbourne Park, London, and numerous schools across the country closed due to the high temperatures.

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UK heatwave live: Several motorists hospitalised during eight-hour M25 traffic jam as Britain has hottest June night on record