An ostrich has been filmed running along a busy road in Saudi Arabia.

The bird is believed to have escaped from a nearby farm, and was caught on camera by a local resident inside their car as the animal runs alongside the other vehicles.

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At one point the ostrich is intentionally knocked down by a 4x4, before instantly dusting itself off and continuing its long run for freedom.

The bird then proceeds to run around a drive-thru restaurant before rejoining the cars on the busy road.

The incident occurred in the town of Abha, Saudi Arabia.

It is currently unknown whether the ostrich succeeded in its daring escape or if it was eventually caught by authorities.

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