This evening's episode of Casualty had audiences on the edge of their seat as two fresh characters made their debut, stirring up fears among loyal viewers.

In a particularly dramatic and bloody new instalment, the storyline revolved around Dylan (portrayed by Will Beck) and Jodie (played by Anna Chell), with tensions flaring when she discovered that Dylan had agreed to mentor her only because her father had requested it.

As they dined out to hash things over, their meal was shockingly interrupted by a vehicle smashing through the restaurant. The frantic driver turned out to be a husband in a desperate bid to get his pregnant wife to the hospital.

Compelled by emergency, Dylan executed an impromptu C-section at the scene while the anxious father witnessed. Miraculously, the newborn was delivered safely, but the mother was not so fortunate; after being taken to the hospital, she suffered dual heart attacks and tragically passed away, leaving Dylan reeling from the outcome.

Meanwhile, the introduction of two new paramedics sparked outrage among viewers due to their lackadaisical attitude towards their mentor, sparking speculation about possible repercussions for another beloved character, reports .

One fan took to social media, exasperated: "Don't like these new paramedics, but I didn't like the nurses when they first started so #Casualty," while another expressed annoyance: "Nah those 2 paramedics already doing my head in #Casualty." A third voiced their displeasure: "These two paramedics need to grow up! #casualty."

A frustrated viewer of the show expressed their disappointment with the newcomers in the medical drama, saying: "The show's been crying out for some more more paramedics and we get these two ? Really #Casualty," while another feared potential cast changes: "Hope two new paramedics starting means doesn't mean one of the regulars is leaving #Casualty."

Will Beck, known for portraying Dylan on the popular series, shared insights about the upcoming episodes, highlighting their intensity. He said: "The first thing that comes to mind is chaos, it's a real roller coaster ride. I think particularly for Jodie, it's a real opportunity for people to get to know her.

"I think the thing that this box set does, is it goes to an emotional depth. Dylan strangely enough gets caught up in it because of the correlation between the situation that Jodie finds herself in."

*Casualty airs on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.