The scorching heatwave sweeping Europe has claimed lives. 

Six people have died as temperatures top 40C, with three deaths in Italy, two in Spain, and one in France. 

In parts of Italy, admissions to emergency units has risen by 15-20%, with a majority of patients being elderly. 

Italy Correspondent Jo McKenna told Mike Hosking that the government is issuing alerts saying that those working in construction or working outdoors should be out of the sun between 12:30 and 4pm. 

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