Coronation Street spoilers: is Carla Connor to blame for the factory collapse?
It's all kicking off on the cobbles this week but who is to blame for the factory's roof collapsing?
Last updated 19th Mar 2019
The gravity of the tragedy at the factory begins to sink in, and Carla Connor is the prime suspect next week on Coronation Street.
Though Michelle Connor tries her best to defend Carla, it falls on deaf ears after Carla is nowhere to be seen after she's questioned by police. The residents on the cobbles have also not realised that Robert Preston has been missing for days. He had a vengeance for Carla after blaming her for his split with Michelle - maybe he is the mysterious figure that damaged the roof?
A health and safety inspector arrives in the village in the aftermath of the accident by the name of Wayne Hayes – who Roy Cropper fostered with his late wife Hayley many years before.
Despite the nature of his visit, Wayne agrees to help Roy research the history behind his mum Sylvie's ring.
Meanwhile, Sarah Louise Platt tells Gary Windass he needs to cooperate with police and tell them what he knew about the roof. As they celebrate a new job coming in for Gary, they're gutted to find his van vandalised and his tools stolen.
Sinead Tinker brings little Bertie home from hospital and is touched to find that Ken Barlow has decorated their house for them. Daniel Osbourne reassures Sinead that they'll make great parents.
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As the dust settles after the factory collapse and one family grieves the death of a love one, people grow desperate to find someone to blame.
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A health and safety inspector arrives in Weatherfield and introduces himself as Wayne Hayes, who Roy and Hayley Cropper fostered many years ago.
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Arriving at the station for questioning, Carla is shocked to find Wayne is the new health and safety officer. Feeling overwhelmed she decides to get away for a few days.
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But Carla isn't the only one surprised by Wayne's reappearance. Though he's in town for sombre reasons, Roy is thrilled to reconnect with his old foster son.
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Wayne agrees to help Roy research the origins of Sylvia's old ring. Later on, he and Brian come to the conclusion it may be from Egypt, brought back by servicemen stationed there.
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Meanwhile back at the Bistro, Michelle tells Ali how proud she is of his quick thinking at factory, and Ali thinks it might be time for him to return to the medical profession.
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When Robert arrives back in town he's evasive about where he's been for the past few days, and Michelle thinks something's up. She asks Ryan to keep a close eye on him.
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But Michelle has bigger worries on her mind as she desperately tries to disperse gossip about Carla's involvement in the collapse, insisting that she couldn't have known about the state of the roof, as she would never had put peoples lives at risk.
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When Rob realises Ryan has been spying on him on Michelle's orders he is furious, and fires Ryan on the spot. Rob tells Billy he's now got a vacancy and can take on one of his young offenders to work in the bistro immediately.
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Despite Michelle's best efforts, people are still suspicious of Carla's involvement, with her absence only making her look more guilty.
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But Sarah can't stop thinking about Gary's part in the tragedy, and tells him that unless he tells police about his involvement, they're through.
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Meanwhile, Gary has finally been given some work by Jan and Anton. Seb overhears them celebrating at the pub, and is gutted to realise it's the same place he's been offered work, too.
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Coming home from their celebrations, the good mood is shattered when Gary realises someone has broken into the yard and vandalised his van, doing off with his tools.
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Sarah is convinced that Seb is behind the vandalism and tries to convince Gary to report him to police. But Gary is reluctant, and Seb riles him up by insinuating that the roof collapse was because of shoddy workmanship.
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Meanwhile, Sinead and Bertie finally return home from the hospital, and are touched to find that Ken has decorated the flat with banners and balloons.
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As Sinead fusses over the new baby, Ken reassures them they will make great parents.
Now let's catch up on what's happening this week.
Tragedy hits when Underworld collapses – with people trapped inside. But who is to blame?
After the revelation that Carla Connor had planned to outsource the workers' jobs to cut costs, they are determined to fight for their rights and stage an occupation of the factory in protest.
Gina Sneddon and Sally Metcalfe go up to the roof to hang a banner saying 'Save Our Jobs' – but with Carla having refused to have the roof fixed with Gary Windass's extortionate prices, it quickly gives way under their feet.
Carla arrives back on the Street to the carnage at the factory and police already gathered. Meanwhile, Peter has left Weatherfield on his sailing trip, having finally decided that though he loves Carla, she's no good for him.
Rana Habeeb and Kate Connor's wedding looks to be in turmoil after Rana is thrown by an unexpected wedding gift from her mother.
Though Kate insists they can postpone the wedding, Rana wants to go ahead – but on the day of the ceremony, she's nowhere to be found..
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