Dozens fall ill in heat at Royal Ascot
Published: 6/19/2025

Dozens fell ill in the heat at Royal Ascot, with temperatures soaring to 29.7C. One person was hospitalized and 42 others treated on-site during the event that attracted over 41,000 spectators on Wednesday. Attendees are being provided with free water, additional shade, and measures to keep horses cool, as heat alerts were issued across England with temperatures expected to exceed 30C.