General · 25 June 2026

British woman dies at French campsite during heatwave

An elderly British woman has died while staying at a campsite in western France as extreme temperatures grip Europe. She fell ill at the Baie d’Aunis site in Tranche-sur-Mer, where she was with her husband. The death was reported as France recorded its hottest day ever on Wednesday, with temperatures reaching 43.8C in Palluau.

By BriefTea Editorial · 25 June 2026 at 13:16

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