It’s a week of emotional turmoil on Coronation Street as the Alahan family faces the unimaginable. A shocking car crash sends shockwaves through Weatherfield, and all eyes turn to Aadi Alahan, who may be at the centre of the unfolding disaster. Just as the young man is preparing to leave for India, possibly for good, tragedy strikes — and his sister Asha finds herself facing a horrifying discovery that threatens to shatter their close-knit bond forever.

Everything seems to be going smoothly for Aadi at first. After months of soul-searching, he finally decides to embrace a fresh start abroad. With support from his father, Dev, and encouragement from Asha, Aadi is optimistic about his journey to India — a chance to grow, learn, and reconnect with his roots. His bags are packed, his documents are in order, and there’s even a hint of excitement in the air as he says his goodbyes around the cobbles. But no one could have anticipated what was about to unfold in the hours leading up to his departure.

While Aadi is off saying farewell to friends, news breaks of a terrible car accident nearby. The Weatherfield police cordon off a stretch of road and begin their investigation. The community buzzes with speculation, but it’s Asha who first begins to connect the dots in a terrifying way. Her heart sinks when she hears details about the vehicle involved — make, model, and license plate — which eerily match Aadi’s car.

Desperate for answers, Asha races to find her brother, only to discover he’s nowhere to be found. Panic sets in. Was he in the car? Was he hurt — or worse? She calls his phone repeatedly, but it goes straight to voicemail. As the minutes drag on with no sign of Aadi, the worst-case scenario begins to seem all too real.

At the crash site, police continue to work tirelessly to identify the driver and any potential passengers. But the scene is chaotic, and details remain scarce. All that’s confirmed is that the vehicle was found wrecked, with significant damage, and that emergency services were forced to remove someone from the wreckage. Whether that person was Aadi is still unclear.

Back on the Street, Dev grows increasingly concerned. Asha, shaken and emotional, confides in him about her fears. She shows him the texts Aadi sent earlier in the day, which abruptly stopped shortly before the time of the crash. Dev struggles to stay calm but can’t hide his rising anxiety. He tries to remain rational, suggesting that Aadi might have lent the car to someone else, but deep down, he fears the same as Asha: that something terrible has happened to his son.

As the hours tick by, tension mounts. Friends and neighbours rally around the Alahans, offering comfort and support. Mary, Nina, and even Tracy try to lend a helping hand, but nothing can ease the gnawing worry in Asha’s chest. She blames herself for not convincing Aadi to delay his trip, for not making him stay home that night, for not noticing any red flags.

Then, finally, there’s news — but it’s far from the relief they hoped for. Authorities confirm that the car does indeed belong to Aadi, though they are still unable to identify the person pulled from the wreckage. The individual is in critical condition and has been rushed to hospital under sedation. No ID was found at the scene, and due to the extent of the injuries, facial recognition has proven difficult. The waiting game continues, now under a grim shadow of possible confirmation.

Asha insists on going to the hospital, refusing to sit idly by. Dev accompanies her, torn between his protective instincts and a growing dread. Upon arriving, they are met with silence and red tape — the hospital staff are doing all they can, but no family confirmation can be made until there’s visual identification or DNA verification. Asha, in tears, begs them to let her in, desperate to see if the person lying behind the curtain is her twin.

Meanwhile, back in Weatherfield, speculation and gossip run wild. Some wonder if Aadi was running from something, others suggest foul play. A few point fingers at past grudges — but the reality remains unclear. All anyone knows is that a young man with everything ahead of him may now be fighting for his life.

As night falls, a new twist emerges. The police begin to suspect that the crash might not have been an accident. Skid marks suggest that the vehicle swerved sharply before impact, possibly in response to another car or obstruction. Was someone chasing Aadi? Was he trying to escape? Or was he distracted or distraught in the moments before the crash? The mystery deepens.

Asha, meanwhile, grows increasingly numb. She replays every conversation she had with her brother in recent days, looking for hidden meaning. Did he seem anxious? Was he hiding something? The thought that she might never speak to him again haunts her.

Then comes the moment of truth. A hospital official finally allows Dev and Asha to enter the trauma ward. The atmosphere is heavy with dread as they step into the room. There, lying unconscious and hooked up to machines, is the battered figure pulled from the car. Though his face is bruised and swollen, there’s no doubt — it’s Aadi.

Asha collapses into tears. Dev stands frozen, gripping her shoulder tightly as the enormity of the situation sinks in. Aadi is alive — but barely. The doctors offer no guarantees. He suffered internal bleeding, a punctured lung, and a head injury that leaves them unsure if he’ll wake up.

Back home, the news hits the community hard. Social media floods with messages of support. The Alahans receive flowers, cards, and prayers — but all they want is for Aadi to pull through. The boy who was supposed to be boarding a plane to India is now clinging to life in a hospital bed, his fate uncertain.

As the episode closes, Asha sits by her brother’s side, holding his hand and whispering memories of their childhood. She makes a silent vow: if he wakes up, she’ll never take their bond for granted again.