Filming on the set of Coronation Street was reportedly halted yesterday after a fault was noticed within the tram crash set.

According to The Sun, one of the show's biggest characters was about to film their final scenes when the temporary scenery began to wobble.

A source said: "The lighting was attached to scaffolding but it got overloaded. There was a danger of the actor being crushed to death. Fortunately it was spotted in time."

Major characters are expected to be killed off when a tram crashes onto the Street as part of the show's 50th birthday celebrations.