Crowd Pulls Biker From Under Burning Car

The dramatic moment bystanders pulled a motorcyclist out from under a burning car has been captured on film.

Brandon Wright was driving his motorcycle along a road near the Utah State University campus in the US when he was hit by a BMW.

The bike hit the car's bonnet before bouncing onto the ground and the 21-year-old slid underneath it.

Seconds later, both the bike and car burst into flames.

A camera nearby captured a group of students and construction workers gathering together to tilt the BMW up.

After a few attempts they managed to tip it onto its side and pull the young man to safety before emergency crews arrived.

The onlookers also used fire extinguishers from the college campus to put out the fire.

Jeff Curtis, Assistant Logan Police Chief, said: "I'm impressed that that many people would get involved, especially where there's fire involved, the possibility of explosions and everything else."

Mr Wright was taken to hospital in a critical condition and the car's driver suffered minor injuries.

And the motorcyclist has thanked his rescuers from his hospital bed.

He told the Associated Press: "I'm just very thankful for everyone that helped me out. They saved my life."