US tourists who need aid in Austria can now turn to the famous golden arches for help.

The US State Department has announced a deal with McDonald's where citizens "in distress" can turn to the fast food chain for assistance.

Each of the 194 McDonald’s branches across the European country will have access to a 24/7 hotline which will connect them to the US embassy.

This will allow those in trouble to get assistance more easily - while picking up a Big Mac at the same time.

The bizarre deal was announced on the US Embassy Vienna’s Facebook page last week.