In January 2026, Emmerdale and Coronation Street will officially enter a historic crossover called Corriedale – and all signs point to this being ITV’s most horrific disaster episode in a decade.

Leaked trailers show a multi-vehicle crash in the hills connecting the villages of Hotten and Weatherfield.

Crashes, smoke, fire, ambulance sirens, and a host of familiar faces from both worlds appear in panic.

Cain Dingle, Kim Tate, Charity, Carla Connor, David Platt – all trapped in the chaos.

A patient’s nameplate “Tate” flashes across the screen, sending fans into a frenzy: could this be Joe Tate – rumored to be the first victim of the accident?

Internal sources reveal that Corriedale will kill off at least two main characters, one from Emmerdale and one from Coronation Street, simultaneously opening up an “Aftershock” storyline that will span half of 2026. It’s rumored that the “mysterious villain” returning in Emmerdale is the one who caused the collision – turning personal vendetta into collective tragedy.

Behind-the-scenes footage shows Kim Tate severely injured, while Cain Dingle frantically embraces an unconscious person in the car. This could be the biggest plot twist in the show’s history, as the tragedy is no longer just about one village – but the collapse of two parallel worlds.

Viewers have called Corriedale an “apocalyptic episode,” while critics have praised it as a rare and bold turning point in British television. With its dramatic pace, intense emotions, and characters facing their destinies, Corriedale is sure to usher Emmerdale into a new era – where no one is safe anymore.