'Emmerdale' rocked by house collapse horror

Dramatic scenes have been promised for Emmerdale this summer when the show home of the King’s prestigious new housing development explodes and collapses in a horrific accident.

In one of the most dramatic events ever to rock the village, at least two lives will be lost when rescue workers are unable to recover those trapped inside the collapsed building, but will it be Diane, Dawn, Jimmy, Noreen or Sadie who meet their death?

The event unfolds with the King family bursting with pride as the impressive show home is unveiled to a large crowd of local residents during the opening ceremony, but their joy soon turns to horror after a huge, shock explosion means they are left watching as the house crumbles to the ground, trapping their guests inside.

As a ferocious fire spreads through the house, Dawn (Julia Mallam), Danny (Cleveland Campbell) and Diane (Elizabeth Estensen) desperately try to escape but the ceiling collapses on top of them, leaving them trapped in the debris.

Meanwhile Jimmy (Nick Miles) and Sadie (Patsy Kensit) are trapped in the bathroom when the floor collapses from underneath them as a result of the explosion, and they plummet to the ground below.

As the tale of terror unfolds, rescue workers struggle to search for victims in the wreckage as the locals desperately await news of their missing friends and family.

Of the dramatic storyline, Series Producer Kathleen Beedles said: "This is one of the most ambitious and dramatic storylines we have ever filmed on Emmerdale. Shooting the house collapse has involved specially created effects and a vastly experienced stunt team. It will be a tragic moment for the village and no-one will be left unscathed."

The scenes will be transmitted in a special hour-long episode, to be screened on Thursday, July 13 on ITV1.