ITV has ramped up the tension for its unprecedented soap crossover, Corriedale, with a new trailer confirming a staggering 19 characters from Coronation Street and Emmerdale will be caught in a catastrophic crash. In a chilling revelation, cast members have now hinted that more than one person will die in the high-stakes storyline.
A Cast of Casualties: Who's Involved?
The newly released preview, aired during ITV's The Big Quiz, expands the list of those embroiled in the disaster. From the Dales, Cain Dingle, Charity Dingle, Aaron Dingle, Sarah Sugden, Jacob Gallagher, Robert Sugden, and Joe Tate are all confirmed. Emmerdale's Liam Cavanagh is also involved, while actress Lucy Pargeter (Chas Dingle) strongly suggested her character plays a part.
From the Weatherfield cobbles, Shona Platt, Kevin Webster, David Platt, Tracy Barlow, Lisa Swain, Kit Green, James Bailey, Asha Alahan, Carla Connor, and Abi Webster are all set for the crossover. Debbie Webster is also believed to be involved, potentially bringing the count to 20.
"People Will Die": Cast Drop Ominous Hints
The trailer focused on the chaotic crash site and the ensuing hospital drama, but it was the actors' comments that delivered the biggest shocks. Jack P. Shepherd, who plays David Platt, stated ominously, "People will die," clearly indicating multiple fatalities.
Lucy Pargeter hinted that filming took place "in the middle" rather than on either soap's usual set, suggesting a remote location for the pile-up. The trailer itself paints a picture of sheer panic and jeopardy.
Scene-by-Scene: Panic and Desperation
Viewers are shown Kit Green trying to manage the deadly situation, while a frantic Carla Connor attempts to calm someone down. Shona and David Platt appear injured at the roadside, with trainee medic Jacob Gallagher checking on them. Paramedic Asha Alahan tends to casualties with Cain Dingle assisting.
The distress continues at the hospital, where both pregnant characters Charity Dingle and Shona Platt are seen, with Charity comforting a pained-looking Shona. Abi and Kevin Webster are shown desperately searching for missing Debbie. In one of the most emotional clips, a terrified Robert Sugden, aided by Joe Tate, screams for Aaron Dingle.
The fate of these beloved characters now hangs in the balance. Corriedale is scheduled to kick off on January 5th, with lives set to change forever. Whether more characters will be added to the casualty list remains under wraps, but one thing is certain: the streets of Weatherfield and the fields of Emmerdale will never be the same.
Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7:30pm on ITV1 and ITVX, with an hour-long episode on Thursdays. Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
