A dramatic video has been released of a speeding truck being ripped to pieces after crashing into a set of anti-terrorism bollards.

The HT2-Matador 3 sliding bollards are made by British firm Heald in Hornsea.

In the test video, a 7.2 tonne vehicle can be seen hurtling towards the movable barriers.

Suddenly it crashes head on into the bollards causing massive damage to the front of the truck.

In fact the whole front carriage of the vehicle flies off after the collision.

The company behind the device has most recently installed the barriers outside a new £580 million cultural venue in Athens.

Heald's managing director Debbie Heald said: 'We were proud to be chosen to assist in the security of this prestigious site,' according to the Hull Daily Mail.

A dramatic video has been released of a speeding truck being ripped to pieces after crashing into a set of anti-terrorism bollards

The HT2-Matador 3 sliding bollards are made by British firm Heald in Hornsea

She added: 'Our offering of shallow and surface mount technology is unique, giving the customer ease of installation and peace of mind when it comes to security and product longevity.'

The terrorist threat posed by large rampaging trucks and lorries has increased in recent years with devastating vehicle attacks in Nice, Stockholm and London.

In March, 52-year-old Khalid Masood killed five people when he drove into crowds on Westminster Bridge then stabbed a policeman to death, before being shot dead himself.