The RSPCA has condemned disturbing footage that appears to show emus being run down by a car.

The dash-cam vision was posted on social media on Saturday night then sent to Seven News.

Camera Icon The vision was captured on Snapchat and sent in to Seven News. Credit: Seven News

In the video, a 4WD is shown swerving on a dirt road to hit emus running in the same direction. It is unclear where and when the video was filmed but the RSPCA said the behaviour was cruel and appalling.

“We are distressed to see what appears to be deliberate running down of emus,” a statement said.

Camera Icon A number of emus appear to be run down in the footage uploaded to social media on the weekend. Credit: Seven News

“The video has been sent to us and we will be investigating.

“This kind of cruelty to animals is appalling and unacceptable.”

Anyone with information can contact RSPCA Cruelty Line on 1300 278 3589.