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Coronation Street Unveils Tyrone Dobbs Spinal Injury Story After Hit-and-Run

The production says it consulted the Spinal Injuries Association to ensure a careful, accurate portrayal.

Overview

  • Monday’s episode confirmed Tyrone was struck in a hit-and-run and taken to hospital.
  • Doctors identify a severe spinal injury, leaving his long-term mobility uncertain.
  • The on-screen police probe centers on a stolen car, with teens questioned and the vehicle later found torched.
  • Actor Alan Halsall says the twist was kept secret during filming and describes the family’s fear as recovery begins.
  • Coronation Street worked with the Spinal Injuries Association to reflect the realities faced by 105,000 people living with spinal cord injury in the UK.