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Fans react as Coronation Street's David Platt fights for life after dramatic car crash


Fans of the ITV soap were left divided by the dramatic scenes as David Platt was hit by a speeding car, with some even threatening to switch off their TVs for good

Coronation Street fans have taken to social media in a flurry of concern following the shocking turn of events that could spell the end for Jack P Shepherd's character, David Platt. "This is quite a dark opening," one viewer commented as David was depicted ticking down the hours to his planned demise, while sending an oddly upbeat message to his mates to join him at the pub. An annoyed fan threatened to cut ties with the show, saying: "If they kill David off I'm never watching again," while nostalgia triggered criticism from another, reminiscing: "I remember when the main plot was Len fitting dodgy radiators to Rita's flat."

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