Next week, EastEnders is set to deliver a gripping twist with a dangerous car crash involving several characters — leaving viewers questioning who will survive.
A tense 20-second teaser dropped by the BBC soap shows a vehicle speeding through empty streets at night before flying off a bridge and crashing into a lake. While the driver’s identity remains a mystery, it’s clear that both the driver and any passengers are in serious jeopardy.
The week kicks off with Zack Hudson (James Farrar) putting his exit strategy into motion, seeking financial help from Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara). But Ravi warns Zack not to mess with Nicola Mitchell (Laura Doddington).
As fans will recall, Zack recently discovered that Barney (Lewis Bridgeman), Nicola’s youngest son, is actually his biological child — a result of their past affair. Despite Nicola’s firm warning not to reveal the truth, Zack plans to flee with Barney.
After Ravi’s warning, Zack confides in Linda Carter (Kellie Bright), who urges him to contact the authorities to protect Barney. This results in Nicola’s arrest following a meeting with DC Powers.
With Nicola out of the picture, Zack takes the opportunity to tell Harry Mitchell (Elijah Holloway) the truth and asks for help in ensuring Barney’s safety. However, once Nicola returns to Albert Square, Harry wastes no time telling Teddy Mitchell (Roland Manookian) that Zack is actually Barney’s father.
Elsewhere, Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) is left confused after Nigel Bates (Paul Bradley) becomes upset over his uncelebrated birthday. Eventually, Nigel, Phil, Honey (Emma Barton), and Billy Mitchell (Perry Fenwick) agree to hit the cinema together.
Back in the square, Nicola is forced to come clean to Teddy, sparking a heated argument. Things spiral as Harry reveals Zack’s plan to leave with Barney — and in a desperate move, locks Zack in the boot of a car and speeds away.
Panicked, Teddy convinces Honey, Billy, and Nigel to give him a lift so he can chase after his son. They catch up just in time — but just when it seems the situation is under control, tragedy strikes: a car veers off the road and crashes into a lake.
Survivors scramble to rescue anyone still trapped inside the sinking vehicle. As the news of the crash spreads through Walford, Vicki rushes to No. 1 to reveal a shocking truth.
Barney is left stunned by her confession — but what bombshell did she drop?
The BBC is keeping tight-lipped about which characters survive, and who might be fighting for their life after the devastating crash.