A dramatic video has emerged from China of an out-of-control car crashing into the roof of a house.

The footage, filmed in Taizhou, Jiangsu Province on Friday, captured the moment the speeding car flew into the roof where it got stuck.

The driver can be seen coming out of the car and climbing down on a ladder borrowed by the police officer.

According to local news, he pressed the accelerator instead of the brake by mistake when he tried to avoid a scooter in front of his vehicle.

Fortunately, no casualties were reported.