Motorcyclist has nasty accident and narrowly avoids oncoming traffic

Shocking footage has emerged from India of a motorcyclist falling off his bike after appearing to ride too close to the car in front.

The video, captured near Chennai, shows the moment the rider comes off the bike, narrowly avoiding cars in the opposite lane.

A motorcyclist following the injured man can also be seen coming within inches of being hit by oncoming traffic.

Although the video was filmed three years ago, it has only recently emerged online.