Things took a devastating turn in Coronation Street tonight (Tuesday, April 28) as Carl Webster found himself crushed underneath his brother Kevin’s car after a revenge plot spiralled dangerously out of control.
In a shocking twist, Carl was left fighting for his life when a tampering attempt on the brakes ended in disaster, with the vehicle lowering onto him and leaving him trapped beneath its weight. Now in a serious condition, viewers are left wondering whether this could be part of a much darker week ahead for Weatherfield’s villains.
Carl was crushed under the car (Credit: ITV)
Carl Webster’s exit from Coronation Street took a dangerous turn
Before the incident, he had already spent the day stirring up trouble and tying up loose ends. But things escalated when he slipped under Kevin’s car and began tampering with the brakes. What Carl didn’t realise was that someone was close by, watching his every move.
As he worked underneath the vehicle, a shadowy figure appeared nearby. In a sudden and terrifying moment, the car was lowered without warning. Carl was still beneath it, leaving him trapped and crushed under its weight.
The severity of the situation quickly became clear. In the next scene, Carl was no longer at the garage. He was slumped in the back of a car, visibly injured and struggling to speak properly. Barely conscious, he slurred that he needed a hospital. His condition looked rather serious.
The driver was then revealed to be Ronnie Bailey. He delivered a chilling message about second chances and made it clear he isn’t someone who offers them lightly. His involvement has left a major question hanging. Did Ronnie cause the garage incident, or arrive after it happened? Either way, Carl’s condition is critical, and his fate is now hanging in the balance.
Carl’s one of five possible victims (Credit: ITV)
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