Soldier faints during trooping the colour rehearsal in London heatwave

Members of the massed bands of the Household Division fainted during a rehearsal for next weekend’s trooping the colour parade. Footage shows a trombonist attempting to play on after falling to the ground, but then led away. In the background, another soldier could be seen being carried away on a stretcher. Sweltering heat spread across the UK, with temperatures hitting 30C, marking the hottest day of the year so far

UK weather: temperatures hit 30C for first time this year