YORKSHIRE Air Ambulance (YAA) played a pivotal role in the suspense-filled episode of Emmerdale that was filmed at a quarry in Denholme and aired on Wednesday.

The special feature marks a significant collaboration between the popular ITV soap and the YAA in a scene shot at Thomas Crompton Buck Park Quarry, on Whalley Lane, Denholme.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: YAA operations manager Paul Holmes and colleague Gemma Richmond were involved in the filmed of a dramatic episode of Emmerdale.YAA operations manager Paul Holmes and colleague Gemma Richmond were involved in the filmed of a dramatic episode of Emmerdale. (Image: UGC)

In Tuesday's episode of Emmerdale, Mackenzie Boyd, Charity Dingle, and Chloe Harris found themselves entangled in a brutal car crash as part of the show's thrilling stunt week.

The intense storyline, filled with suspense and drama, captivated viewers nationwide.

The episode portrayed a series of events that took a sinister turn when the car Chloe, Mackenzie and Charity were travelling in veered off the road, after an unexpected van crash, and left their vehicle teetering on the edge of a cliff.

Viewers were left on a cliffhanger on Tuesday night wondering who Mackenzie saved after the car plummets to the bottom of the quarry with one passenger still inside.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: The actress who plays Charity Dingle in Emmerdale signals at Yorkshire Air Ambulance helicopter as it arrives.The actress who plays Charity Dingle in Emmerdale signals at Yorkshire Air Ambulance helicopter as it arrives. (Image: UGC)

Cue the surprise arrival of one of YAA's yellow helicopters in Wednesday’s episode elevating the authenticity of the storyline and the severity of the incident.

The dramatic stunt sequence, encompassing multiple days of filming for the Emmerdale cast, involved skilled stunt performers and visual effects to craft the gripping final shots.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Actors who play Charity Dingle and Mackenzie Boyd in Emmerdale watch as a YAA helicopter arrives.Actors who play Charity Dingle and Mackenzie Boyd in Emmerdale watch as a YAA helicopter arrives. (Image: UGC)

YAA contributed to the episode during a single day of filming in late August at the quarry.

Pilot, James Booth, who flew the YAA in the episode, has also previously appeared as another helicopter pilot on the ITV show back in 2006.

He said: "Participating in such an iconic show while piloting an equally iconic helicopter was an incredible experience.

"Very few people have the privilege of flying a helicopter on the show for a second time, so I consider myself fortunate to have received this opportunity.

"The show's willingness to include YAA is a testament to their commitment to authenticity, mirroring the dedication and precision that define our missions every day."

YAA operations manager Paul Holmes, who was one of two YAA paramedics who were part of the scenes, alongside colleague Gemma Richmond, also offered clinical guidance and support to the actors, director and production team.

He said: "It was a truly unique experience collaborating with the Emmerdale team and witnessing the behind-the-scenes production of such a renowned show in action.

"The entire YAA team has been eagerly anticipating the episode's release since we wrapped up filming."

Emmerdale's production manager Bob Farrell, praised the YAA's involvement, and said: "We were absolutely delighted to be able to involve YAA with this gripping storyline.

"The team demonstrated remarkable dedication and expertise on the day, playing a pivotal role in ensuring the scenes looked as realistic and as accurate as possible.

"Their valuable medical insights and direction left us in awe of the incredible work the YAA does in real life, and we're immensely grateful for their support, which contributed to the episode's overall authenticity and helped portray the seriousness of the accident."

Thomas Crompton, director of the Thomas Crompton Buck Park Quarry where scenes for two episodes were shot in August, said of the filming: "It was all done in secret. Nobody knew which way they were going to go.

"It was a good bit of drama with some very good special effects and planning.

"It was a pleasure to work with the film crew."

Hilary Mayes, owner of the nearby New Coley Nurseries in Denholme, provided the film crew use of the garden centre's car park in August.

She said: "They used our car park as a base and for catering for their film crew.

"There must have been 50 vehicles parked here for the filming. It was an awful lot of people to shoot the scenes. You don't realise how much goes into it."

Hilary said that Emmerdale paid £2,000 to use the car park, all of which is being donated to Manorlands Hospice in Oxenhope.

Ms Mayes added: "Our staff have had relatives at Manorlands, and the hospice staff there do an incredible job.

"We have a small library at our nursery, where people can get a book if they make a donation which also goes to Manorlands as well."