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29th October 1969: The residents of Coronation Street arrived at the Lake District on another of their regular excursions beyond the smoky skies of Weatherfield. Aside from the usual assortment of drama, including a fight between Ray Langton and Dickie Fleming over Ray's interest in Dickie's wife Audrey, and Elsie Tanner coming to terms with her upcoming court case on a charge of stealing from Miami Modes, the residents had a good time, enjoying the change of pace. However, unknown to anyone, coach driver Reg Ellis had driven them in a vehicle awaiting brake repairs. The police were warned but failed to intercept the coach due to an unplanned change of route. During the journey back, the brakes failed and the coach crashed violently into a tree, killing the driver and injuring many of the passengers.
 * For more information see Episode 923 (29th October 1969).