Coronation Street bosses are planning to kill off another legend

The soap is planning another death

Published 19th Jul 2016

Just days after Coronation Street fans were left in shock at Kylie Platt’s death, the shows bosses have just revealed they have plans to kill off another cobbles legend.

Warning: This article contains spoilers

New producer Kate Oates is reportedly keen to make her mark on the show and is planning a huge stunt for later in the year. According to insiders, Kate is working with soap director, Tony Prescott, who is the brains behind both Corrie and Emmerdale’s live episodes.

Although exact details have not yet been released, a frightening explosion is set to take place, leaving various characters fighting for their lives.

An insider told a national newspaper "This is going to be up there with some of the best scenes in Corrie history. Characters are going to be crawling through flames to escape and there's talk of killing at least one."

Corrie fans had a mix of tears and humour following Friday night’s episode which showed actress Paula Lane leave the cobbles after six years of playing Kylie.

Fans of the show reacted to the tragic death on Twitter.

Firstly the overwhelming emotion...

And then the obligatory humour...

The new explosive scene is set to air later in the year.