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Teenage boy is 11th person to die in open water during record-breaking UK heatwave

Teenage boy is 11th person to die in open water during record-breaking UK heatwave
The Independent UK Thursday 28 May 2026, 18:15 UTC By Holly Evans 1 min read
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Police and fire crews were called to Galley Hill Road on Wednesday afternoon

Police and fire crews were called to Galley Hill Road on Wednesday afternoon

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