Coronation Street has confirmed a sad funeral story as Asha Alahan’s work struggles continue.

Last night’s episode (25 August) featured a special insight into Asha’s professional life as a student paramedic, with a flashback of a particularly distressing shift.

After Asha suffered a panic attack in the Rovers garden, viewers learnt of the difficult ordeal she had faced earlier that day. As well as dealing with an injured elderly lady and a nasty racist attack, Asha was called out to help with a serious bicycle accident.

Though she managed to revive the young patient and transport him to hospital, Asha was devastated to discover he had later passed away.

Next week’s episodes will see the paramedic continue to struggle, following her recent breakdown. Feeling responsible for the death of the cycle crash victim, Asha decides to attend his funeral.

Nina Lucas fears Asha is making a mistake as she’s clearly upset and not thinking straight. But will the funeral provide Asha with some much needed closure?

“I feel honoured to be trusted with a storyline of this scale and significance,” said Tanisha Gorey, who plays Asha.

“Stepping into the shoes of a trainee paramedic and exploring the highs, lows, and emotional challenges of their work has been both moving and eye-opening.

“It’s a role that carries a huge responsibility, and I hope we’ve done justice to the reality so many face. If this story reaches even one person, sparks a conversation, or offers a moment of understanding, then it’s served its purpose.”