Emmerdale is about to deliver one of its most devastating moments of 2026 as newlyweds Sarah Sugden and Jacob Gallagher face a honeymoon from hell during the historic Corridale crossover.
Fresh from their surprise New Year’s Eve wedding, Sarah and Jacob should be heading for Manchester Airport, full of hope and excitement. Instead, they find themselves trapped in the middle of a catastrophic road accident after Cain and Moira Dingle kindly offer to give them a lift — a decision that ends in chaos.
The nightmare begins when Charity Dingle and Mackenzie Boyd chase after the car at speed, desperate to stop the newlyweds from leaving. With his marriage to Charity collapsing, Mackenzie is determined to expose the truth about the baby Charity claims to be carrying — a lie that could shatter Sarah and Jacob’s lives if revealed too late.
As headlights blaze behind them on the dark country road, Cain slams on the brakes. With Mackenzie swerving wildly to avoid impact, the situation spirals out of control, triggering a horrific multi-vehicle crash that leaves lives hanging in the balance.
The timing couldn’t be crueller. Sarah, who has endured more than most in her young life, was finally looking forward to happiness and a peaceful future. Instead, her honeymoon is transformed into a fight for survival — and viewers are left fearing the worst.
Adding another layer of tragedy, Jacob is forced into action as the injuries mount. With medical help limited and chaos unfolding, the junior doctor faces an unbearable dilemma: who does he treat first when the injured are his own family? What should have been the start of married life becomes a moment that could haunt him forever.
Behind the scenes, the crash forms the centerpiece of Corridale, the first-ever one-hour crossover between Emmerdale and Coronation Street. The special marks the launch of ITV’s new soap “power hour,” with both shows airing back-to-back in shorter episodes going forward.
As the dust settles, one question dominates: who survives this historic crash — and will Sarah ever get the happiness she deserves?