EastEnders 2025: Queen Vic Explosion Claims Lives in Devastating Anniversary Week 💥😭🏚️
In a shocking turn of events during EastEnders‘ 40th Anniversary Week, an explosive tragedy has rocked Walford, leaving two beloved characters dead and many others fighting for survival.
The Catastrophic Explosion
The disaster unfolded during the wedding of Billy and Honey Mitchell on February 18, 2025. Reiss Colwell, a fugitive murderer, crashed his car into The Queen Vic, igniting a massive explosion due to nearby gas canisters. The blast caused the pub’s roof to collapse, trapping several residents inside.
Confirmed Casualties
The explosion resulted in the tragic deaths of:
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Martin Fowler: Attempting to rescue Stacey Slater, Martin was fatally injured when a beam fell on him.
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Reiss Colwell: After a confrontation with Bianca Jackson and Sonia Fowler, Reiss was crushed by a falling bathtub.
Aftermath and Survival
Despite the devastation, some characters managed to escape
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Sonia Fowler: Went into labor during the chaos but was safely delivered of a baby girl, Julia, with the help of Bianca and Lauren Branning.Stacey Slater: Rescued by Martin before the roof collapsed, though he succumbed to his injuries shortly after
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Sharon Watts: Trapped under debris, she was saved by Grant Mitchell.George Knight: Sustained injuries but survived, having heroically tried to save others.
The explosion has left the community in shock, with many residents now living together in temporary accommodations. Sonia’s future in Walford remains uncertain as she contemplates her next steps
