When Britain’s two biggest soaps teamed up for the Corriedale project, everyone thought it was just a promotional event.

But no, it was a horrific accident connecting two villages – and potentially claiming the lives of at least two main characters.

It all began at Debbie Webster’s wedding, where Carl – after drinking heavily – drove away from the party in a state of disarray.

The car lost control on the road connecting Weatherfield and Emmerdale, causing a chain collision that left six people seriously injured.

Scenes of explosions, sirens blaring, and Abi’s cries of “Carl!” sent shockwaves through the fandom.

Even more terrifying, a van involved in the accident was found with someone tied up inside, raising suspicions that Becky was behind the kidnapping of Carla. The police began tracing every lead, and the fate of many hung by a thread.

The Corriedale event is expected to be a historical turning point, not only connecting the two series but also taking the drama to an unprecedented peak: death, revenge, guilt, redemption – all exploding in a scene of devastation.

Coronation Street is preparing for a fiery 2026, where no one can ever return to their “innocent” selves again.