In a dramatic Corriedale cliffhanger, the fate of Coronation Street's Carl Webster hangs in the balance following a horrific multi-vehicle crash. The crossover episode saw a drunk and desperate Carl drive off after Debbie's wedding, leading to a pile-up with Becky Swain's car. After moving an unconscious Debbie into the driver's seat to make it look like she was driving, Carl collapsed and required CPR.
Later in hospital, Carl was confronted by Kevin, who revealed he knew Carl was driving. As Kevin vowed not to let Carl ruin Debbie's life, medics rushed in to perform CPR as Carl crashed again. The episode ended with his fate uncertain, as medics continued their efforts without success.
Meanwhile, Debbie escaped relatively unscathed, though believed to be the driver. She waited at the hospital with other Weatherfield residents, all devastated by the death of vicar Billy Mayhew. Billy was trapped in a minivan that flipped after colliding with the crashed vehicles, and he failed to escape before it exploded.
Cast members have teased far-reaching consequences for both soaps. Julia Goulding, who plays Shona Platt, told The Mirror: 'Imagine David and Shona and their life is a ball of wool. Imagine what would happen if a cat got hold of it, it would unravel.' Sally Carman-Duttine added: 'There's a possibility lives will be forever changed.'
