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The emergency vehicle was racing to the scene of an accident in Samut Prakan, Thailand last Sunday (02/02) afternoon.

CCTV footage from the street shows how most drivers noticed the flashing lights and sirens then cleared the path - but a minivan driver attempted to continue his u-turn.

The quick-thinking ambulance driver swerved to avoid a collision, only to mount the pavement and hit a row of trees.

The careless van driver fled the accident but was dragged back by a motorist who gave chase.

The ambulance driver told local media that he was relieved to have avoided a more serious accident.