Video has emerged of the moment that members of the public joined forces to rescue a cyclist who became trapped under a pick-up truck in China.

CCTV of the accident showed the girl riding her bike and seconds later the vehicle knocked her over before passers-by rushed to help.

Zhou Huashan said: "I heard a loud noise and came out, then I saw a child was trapped under the pickup, so we hurried to lift the vehicle.

"Over 10 people were there and managed to lift the pick-up, then we pulled the child out."

The girl was taken to hospital after suffering injuries on her face and leg which were not life-threatening.


Her mother Liu Ping said: "If they didn't conduct rescue timely, my child might suffocate or die. So I'm really grateful to them."