Carl Webster ‘ruled out’ of Coronation Street flashforward dead body discovery but he’s still not safe from death

Carl Webster took centre stage in Tuesday night’s (April 28) special Coronation Street flashback episode – and it wasn’t exactly a quiet send-off. As the mechanic geared up to leave the cobbles behind, things took a shocking turn, leaving fans questioning whether his story is really over… or just getting started.
After tampering with Kevin’s car brakes earlier in the day, Carl quickly found himself on the receiving end of some brutal karma when the vehicle came crashing down on top of him. But with Ronnie Bailey later seen driving a badly injured Carl away from Weatherfield, has he been ruled out as the mystery body?

Carl tampered with Kev’s car (Credit: ITV)

Carl Webster’s car incident in Coronation Street
Carl’s final hours in Weatherfield didn’t go smoothly. What began as one last attempt to tie up loose ends soon spiralled into chaos at the garage.
Determined to finish what he started, Carl slid underneath Kevin’s car and began interfering with the brakes. However, he wasn’t as alone as he thought. Unbeknownst to him, someone was watching closely from the shadows.
In a sudden and dramatic twist, the car gave way without warning. With Carl still beneath it, he was left trapped and seriously injured. It was a terrifying moment that left his fate hanging in the balance.
The aftermath made it clear just how bad things were. In the next scene, Carl was seen slumped in the back of a car, clearly in agony and struggling to speak. Barely able to get his words out, he asked to be taken to hospital – a stark sign of just how critical his condition had become.
At the wheel was Ronnie Bailey, who showed little sympathy. Delivering a cold remark about second chances, he made it clear he wasn’t willing to offer one. But questions remain over his involvement. Was he behind what happened at the garage, or did he simply step in afterwards? Either way, Carl’s life now hangs in the balance.