Three Casualty legends face death as 40th anniversary confirms utter carnage

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Casualty has shared a dramatic first look at the medical drama’s 40th anniversary special. The brand new trailer teases the utter carnage set to unfold during a double-bill, which will air on Saturday September 5 on BBC iPlayer and BBC One. Casualty is the world’s longest-running medical drama. For decades, the show has delivered powerful storytelling, unforgettable characters and ambitious television moments that have always resonated with viewers. The massive anniversary event centres on a high-stakes major incident that puts Holby in chaos. The anniversary will be celebrated across a double-bill (Picture: BBC) Casualty is the world’s longest-running medical drama (Picture: BBC) Lives hang in the balance and the ED team are pushed to their absolute limits in a tense and emotionally charged story, bringing together some of the show’s most beloved characters. Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. As the fallout continues, a major rescue operation unfolds, forcing impossible life-or-death decisions and testing the courage, resilience and leadership of those at the heart of the hospital. As Dylan Keogh (William Beck) battles personal tragedy while leading his team through their darkest hour, Stevie Nash (Elinor Lawless) and Flynn Byron (Olly Rix) find themselves fighting for survival in a terrifying race against time. The show will be off air now until the anniversary (Picture: BBC) Newly qualified consultant Rash has a lot on his plate (Picture: BBC) Also featuring in the anniversary episodes are Melanie Hill, Barney Walsh, Neet Mohan, Charles Venn, Sammy Dobson, Kirsty Mitchell, Di Botcher, Anna Chell, Sarah Seggari, Michael Stevenson, Milo Clarke, Naomi Wakszlak and Aron Julus. The trailer itself confirms a huge explosion will take place, a horrifying situation for Rida Amaan, and the police approaching Dylan outside the hospital. The episodes will signal an exciting new chapter for the show (Picture: BBC) Stevie and Flynn face a fight for survival (Picture: BBC) Eagle-eyed viewers will also spot what appears to be an ambulance underwater right at the end of the trailer, sparking major concern for our paramedic favourites. The anniversary episodes will celebrate 40 years of Casualty, but also signal an exciting new chapter for the show, demonstrating the ambition, storytelling and emotional impact at the heart of the series. Deals of the Day Wuka launches the UK’s first period-proof swimwear for heavy flows Bridgerton fans are rushing to buy these new Netflix-inspired perfumes now £12 off The affordable summer wardrobe update you'll wear from rooftop drinks to beach holidays The £7.99 lip balm beauty fans love for glossy, hydrated lips just dropped four new shades This Keskine hydrogel mask could fix your summer skin Arrow MORE: Bad news for Casualty next week and beyond as it goes off air ahead of big milestone Arrow MORE: Casualty confirms key character death as TV legend exits Arrow MORE: Dylan death ‘sealed’ as Casualty confirms crash with devastating outcome The Soaps Newsletter – Weekly Sign up for exclusive spoilers and interviews, handpicked by our Soaps Editor.