Just as fans were still grieving the passing of Dee-Dee, Coronation Street dropped a bombshell: the shocking accident at the Corriedale crossover between Corrie and Emmerdale.

The ITV trailer showed a chain-reaction crash, thick smoke, and screams in the pouring rain.

Amidst the chaos, David Platt and Shona lay motionless on the road, blood staining the side of their mangled car.

The Platts were simply on their way to the hospital because Shona was experiencing pregnancy pains.

But fate intervened: a truck lost control, its lights flashed, and everything exploded. David was pulled from the car in critical condition, while Shona – heavily pregnant – was rushed to the emergency room.

Behind-the-scenes rumors are making fans sweat: Jack P Shepherd (who plays David) hinted that “someone will die” in the crossover episode. Viewers immediately speculated that David would be the victim.

However, new information from Entertainment Daily reveals that Jack has signed a new contract with ITV, suggesting that David’s character might survive – but at a significant cost. A serious injury or family loss could be the upcoming twist.

On social media, the hashtag #CorriedaleCrash trended all night. Fans were both panicked and excited: “Corrie is playing the biggest game ever!” – one commenter wrote. This Christmas, for the Platt family, clearly, will not be a peaceful one.