While Emmerdale is reeling from Celia’s crimes, Robert Sugden and Aaron Dingle find themselves caught in another nightmare:

the Corriedale crash – the historic handshake between Emmerdale and Coronation Street – where over 40 characters are swept up in an unimaginable catastrophe.

Robert and Aaron, already trying to rebuild their lives after a series of tragedies, are pulled back into the vortex of life and death when their car is caught in the crash.

The situation begins when Robert receives news of the return of John Sugden, his murderous brother who was thought dead.

In the chaos of trying to save Aaron from the accident, Robert inadvertently confronts John – who is holding a knife and shouting, “You’ll never escape this past!”

According to spoiler sources, this scene was filmed over three consecutive days with real explosions, smoke, fire, and even stunt doubles. Fans believe at least one character will die in the Corriedale incident, and many fear that person might be Robert. In the teaser trailer, Aaron is seen embracing someone amidst the rubble, screaming in despair – a detail that broke many hearts online.

Furthermore, the Corriedale incident brings Carla Connor (Coronation Street) to Hotten Hospital, where she and Aaron meet in the chaotic post-war setting. Some fans believe this is ITV paving the way for an expanded soap universe where Corrie and Emmerdale will frequently intersect in the future.