This is the heroic moment a schoolgirl rescued her mother trapped beneath an overturned autorickshaw in India.

CCTV footage shows Chetana, 46, being struck by a speeding three-wheeled vehicle as she crossed the street to pick up her daughter from a tuition centre in Kinnigoli, near Mangalore, on the evening of September 6.

The driver attempted to avoid hitting Chetana but lost control, colliding with her and another motorist and leaving her trapped under the vehicle.

Her daughter quickly sprang into action, lifting the autorickshaw off her mother and saving another passenger. A bystander also came to their aid.

Chetana was rushed to the hospital for treatment of her injuries, while the driver and two other passengers suffered minor injuries.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime and Traffic) B.P. Dinesh Kumar commended the girl's quick thinking and bravery. He said a suo motu case was filed against the autorickshaw driver for dangerous driving.