British deaths rose by 2,000 during August heat wave

Saturday, October 4, 2003

LONDON -- About 2,000 more people than normal died during August's heat wave in England and Wales, the government reported Friday. Experts said the soaring temperatures most likely accelerated deaths that would have happened soon anyway.

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