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.
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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.

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