Emmerdale viewers finally received long-awaited answers this week as the coroner’s report into February’s devastating limo crash was revealed — bringing closure, heartbreak, and more fallout for the village.

The Wednesday, October 29 episode delivered emotional scenes as Kerry Wyatt (Laura Norton), Matty Barton (Ash Palmisciano), and Jacob Gallagher (Joe-Warren Plant) learned the official verdict on the deaths of Leyla Harding (Roxy Shahidi), Amy Wyatt (Natalie Ann Jamieson), and Suzy Merton (Martelle Edinborough) — three beloved characters lost in one of the show’s most shocking tragedies.

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The Crash That Changed Everything

The accident, which aired earlier this year, split the village along gender lines as two limousines — one carrying the men and one carrying the women — set out for a joint trip.

In Caleb Miligan’s (William Ash) limo, tensions soared when he confronted Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley) for sleeping with Ruby Miligan (Beth Cordingly). A near collision with an oncoming lorry forced Caleb to swerve, narrowly avoiding disaster.

But tragedy struck in Charity Dingle’s (Emma Atkins) vehicle. After spotting her son Noah (Jack Downham) standing in the road, Charity was forced to swerve off course — and the limo crashed onto a frozen lake. The group’s desperate scramble to escape ended in heartbreak.

• Suzy died instantly from a head injury during the crash.

• Amy fell through the ice and later died in hospital despite rescue efforts.

• Leyla, gravely injured during the crash, also succumbed to her wounds in hospital, leaving her son Jacob shattered.

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The Truth Behind the Crash

In a dark twist, viewers later learned that Noah was in the road after being drugged and kidnapped by Joe Tate (Ned Porteous). Joe had taken Noah to a private clinic for illegal organ testing — hoping to find a kidney match. When he wasn’t, Joe and Dr. Crowley (James Hillier) dumped Noah by the roadside, setting off the tragic chain of events that led to the crash.

Despite Joe’s actions indirectly causing the deaths, there was never enough evidence to bring him to justice — a fact that still haunts the survivors.

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The Coroner’s Verdict: “Accidental Death”

In the latest episode, Kerry, Matty, and Jacob gathered to read the coroner’s report. The official ruling confirmed that Leyla, Amy, and Suzy’s deaths were accidental, with no charges to follow.

While the news came as no surprise, it was a painful reminder of everything they had lost. The three shared a quiet, grief-stricken moment together, bonded forever by shared trauma.

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More Trouble for Kerry

The emotional scene was abruptly interrupted when Jai Sharma (Chris Bisson) accused Kerry of drinking on the job. Still raw from the news and unable to defend herself, Kerry stayed silent — prompting Jai to fire her from the depot on the spot.

The sacking is sure to spark new drama, especially once Caleb Miligan finds out what’s happened. Given Kerry’s fragile emotional state and Caleb’s protective streak, tensions at the garage are about to explode.

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What’s Next for the Survivors

As Emmerdale moves forward, the aftermath of the crash continues to shape the village. Kerry’s future now hangs in the balance, while Jacob’s grief over his mother’s death shows no signs of easing. And with Joe Tate still out there — unpunished and unrepentant — fans are left wondering if this tragedy is truly over.

One thing’s certain: for Kerry, Matty, and Jacob, the scars from that frozen lake will never fade.