Shocking footage shows a motorcycle rider crashing into a ditch after losing control while approaching a bend.

The rider and his pillion passenger were seen sliding down the dirt road with their two-wheeler in Marilaque Highway, the Philippines on March 28.

Onlooker Pepito Garcia who was riding behind the couple said the rider was driving too fast and lost control on the tight curve.

He said: "He drove too fast and went overshoot. The couple had some bruises on their arms and legs but they were fine and were able to continue with the ride after receiving first aid treatment for their wounds."

Shocking footage shows a bungling motorcycle rider crashing into a ditch after losing control while approaching a curve.

The rider and his pillion passenger were seen sliding down the dirt road with their two-wheeler in Marilaque Highway, the Philippines on March 28.

Onlooker Pepito Garcia who was riding behind the couple said the rider was driving too fast and lost control on the tight curve.

He said: ‘He drove too fast and went overshoot. The couple had some bruises on their arms and legs but they were fine and were able to continue with the ride after receiving first aid treatment for their wounds.’