Coronation Street has released a new episode preview as Gail Platt appears to suffer a heart attack, and a teaser for it suggests she could be killed off ahead of her exit from the ITV soap

As Jesse hunts for Lilly’s bicycle pump in the cupboard, he is discombobulated by what he finds but his curiosity evaporates at the sight of Gail breathing unsteadily and clutching her arm so he phones an ambulance.

GAIL Platt will be rushed to hospital while clutching her chest in her harrowing Coronation Street exit storyline. The long-running character will suffer a massive health setback after Jesse

Coronation Street's Gail Platt will be leaving the soap at the end of this year - but it won't be in a body bag. Actress Helen Worth announced her departure from the ITV soap opera earlier this year after starring as Gail for 50 years.

Coronation Street actress Helen Worth is leaving the ITV soap as Gail Platt after 50 years amid Jesse Chadwick's arrival, but how does she leave? Here's all the theories

Coronation Street takes a dark turn next week - see our round-up of the most explosive moments set to rock Weatherfield. Bethany is discharged from hospital and Sarah tires to settle her daughter back into the flat but is left worried when Bethany breaks down in tears.