Shocking CCTV footage has emerged from China of a horse galloping onto a main road and hitting a car.

The footage, captured on Saturday in Nantong, Jiangsu Province, shows the rider desperately trying to control his horse as it suddenly runs out onto the busy road.

The horse can be seen running straight into a vehicle, and falling over the bonnet.

According to local reports, the rider - named Yu - was taken to hospital afterwards, while the horse escaped.