Home and Away has never shied away from heartbreak, but this week’s shocking twist has sent fans into a frenzy — Harper has been left fighting for her life after a devastating accident,

just days after Tane fled Summer Bay with their child. The emotional fallout of Tane’s sudden disappearance had already shattered Harper’s world. Stripped of her family, desperate for answers,

and tormented by guilt, she became determined to track down her partner and reclaim her child. But what began as a desperate mother’s mission has ended in tragedy — and the consequences could change everything.

According to insiders, Harper’s accident occurs during a frantic search for Tane, who vanished without a trace after taking their baby. Exhausted and emotionally unstable, Harper ignored warnings from friends and police to stay put and let them handle the situation. Instead, she jumped into her car and set off alone in stormy conditions — a decision that would prove disastrous.

In harrowing scenes set to air soon, Harper loses control of her vehicle on a slick coastal road and crashes down an embankment. Trapped and barely conscious, she’s discovered hours later by a passerby and rushed to Northern Districts Hospital with severe injuries.

A source close to production described the scenes as “utterly heartbreaking,” revealing that the emotional performances from the cast left crew members in tears. “This is Harper at her lowest point,” the insider shared. “She’s lost her partner, her child, and now she’s on the edge of losing her life. The rawness of these moments is something fans will never forget.”

Meanwhile, Tane — still in hiding with his child — has no idea about the accident. But when he eventually learns the truth, viewers can expect an explosive mix of guilt, grief, and regret. Torn between doing what he believes is best for his child and the overwhelming pull of love for Harper, Tane faces an impossible decision: stay hidden or return to face the consequences.

Adding another layer of drama, Harper’s sister Dana becomes the emotional anchor of the storyline, lashing out at Tane for tearing their family apart. “Dana’s fury is justified,” the insider hinted. “She blames Tane for everything — and if Harper doesn’t survive, she’ll make sure he pays.”

Fans have already flooded social media with reactions, expressing both shock and heartbreak. “I can’t believe they did this to Harper,” one fan wrote. “She’s been through so much — it’s cruel but so powerful.”

With Harper’s life hanging in the balance, Home and Away is setting the stage for one of its most emotional storylines yet. Will this tragedy finally bring Tane home, or has the damage gone too far to ever be repaired?

One thing is certain — nothing in Summer Bay will ever be the same again.