More twists as Corrie 50th week concludes

Coronation Street's 50th anniversary week concluded tonight with another rescue attempt, a heated showdown between Kevin and Sally and the end of the road for bunny boiler Charlotte Hoyle.

As the aftermath of the soap's tram crash disaster continued, hapless John Stape crept into Charlotte's hospital room and prepared to get rid of her for good by unplugging the machine that was keeping her alive.

However, just before John could commit another sinister act, he was interrupted by the arrival of Charlotte's parents at her bedside. To his relief, though, the doctors later reported that the twisted schoolteacher had permanent brain damage and - still posing as Colin - John agreed that they should switch off her life support machine.

Meanwhile, Peter Barlow survived life-saving surgery at the hospital - but the doctors warned that his battle was far from over, meaning that his future still remains uncertain.

Back on the cobbles, Rita Sullivan's plight was finally discovered after Nick Tilsley revealed that her plans for the evening had been cancelled, meaning that she was in The Kabin when the tram hit.

Subsequent scenes saw Rita rescued from the shop and taken to hospital. After hearing about the nature of the disaster, the show favourite delivered a memorable line as she quipped: "What is it with me and trams?"

Elsewhere, the Websters' marriage dramatically hit the rocks as Sally told Kevin that she knew the truth about the paternity of baby Jack. As Sally made it clear that her husband was no longer welcome at the house, it appeared that their relationship could be over for good.

With the soap's anniversary week having now claimed three casualties, speculation over the rest of the characters continues as the birthday storylines were promoted with the tagline "Four Funerals and a Wedding".

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