A binman died in hospital after collapsing on the hottest day of the year.
The man in his 40s was working in Thornton Heath, south London, when he was taken ill around 1.30pm on July 25.
Temperatures on that day hit almost 38C in parts of London, making it the capital's hottest ever July day.
The worker, who has not been named, died later that evening in hospital.
Contractor Veolia said: "We can confirm a member of our collection team, in their 40s, was taken ill without warning at around 1.30pm in Thornton Heath, on Thursday, July 25.
“An ambulance was called immediately and he was taken to St George's Hospital for treatment where he died later that evening.
"The cause of death has not yet been confirmed to us. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this very difficult time.”
