Emmerdale is set for an explosive few episodes as lives are put in danger due to an ice disaster

Emmerdale is gearing up for a heart-stopping turn of events as an impending ice disaster puts beloved characters in grave danger.

The soap had previously left audiences on the edge with flash-forwards, including one particularly chilling glimpse of a hand trapped beneath the surface of an icy lake.

Fresh details have emerged concerning the harrowing ice spectacle: two limousines carrying village residents suffer a catastrophic crash, with one vehicle teetering perilously on the brink of a frozen lake, triggering fears of multiple casualties.

Eager fans are abuzz on social media, speculating over the root cause of the accident that sees the two vehicles veer off course in separate incidents.

Earlier this week saw the dramatic comeback of villain Tom King, who had a showdown with his ex-wife Belle Dingle within the stark walls of a prison cell, reports Leicestershire Live.

Tom, the notorious villain, received a three-year sentence last year following a chilling domestic abuse storyline which saw him torment Belle.

A brave Belle, seeking to put her past torments behind her and finalise their separation, has begun the divorce process necessitating a fraught confrontation with Tom behind bars.

With Tom’s reappearance, anxious viewers speculate he might break free from incarceration and play a sinister role in the upcoming limousine disaster, prompting online discussions and theories about his possible involvement.

One speculative fan mused on social media: “Is there a possibility that Tom will try to escape. Will he be involved in causing the limo crash and will he be one of the dead?”

In response, one user speculated: “Was thinking a hostage situation like coronation street”, while another suggested: “I read when Belle is there, he orders a last supper with her, then escapes by hiding underneath the food delivery van”. Another viewer expressed surprise, commenting: “Cant believe we are seeing him again. Thought he’d gone for good!”

This comes after Emmerdale producer, Laura Shaw, teased the impending limousine crash, stating: “We wanted to create something that would really grab our audience’s attention and hint at the scale of what’s coming. These promos perfectly capture the tension and suspense of our February storylines.”

Emmerdale airs every weekday at 19.30pm on ITV1, ITV X, STV and STV Player with an hour-long episode on Thursdays. It is also available each morning from 07.00am on ITVX.