Walford was engulfed in a dramatic inferno in the latest EastEnders episode, as Reiss Colwell crashed his car into the iconic Queen Vic, causing a gas explosion.The pub came tumbling down amidst soaring flames, and with numerous locals trapped, Ian Beale and George Knight looked on in utter shock after being knocked over by the blast.This high-octane stunt sets the stage for the soap's 40th-anniversary celebrations, building up to a gripping live episode on Thursday that will see Denise Fox make the life-altering choice between her husband Jack Branning or secret beau Ravi Gulati.
EastEnders has revealed that not everyone will emerge from the chaos unscathed as Sonia Fowler faces labour as she tries to flee the blaze - yet viewers suspect another disaster may strike.
Following the catastrophic pub collapse seen in tonight's episode, eagle-eyed fans speculate a bridge might fall, leading to a catastrophic train derailment.
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