Britain recorded its hottest June day ever, reaching 36.4C in Somerset, a day after the previous record was broken in Hampshire. Schools, hospitals and transport networks have come under strain as a rare red heat warning remains in place for southern England.
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Nine people remained in critical condition after two East Midlands Railway trains collided near Bedford, killing one driver and injuring scores of passengers. Investigators are working to determine the cause, and officials urged the public not to speculate.
Two trains collided near Bedford, north of London, prompting a major emergency response and suspending rail services in and out of London on the affected route. Authorities had not confirmed injury details, though British media and a passenger reported multiple injuries.