This is the shocking moment a clumsy motorist slams into reverse and ploughs into people on a busy street.

The incident occurred in a bustling market in Lianjiang, Guangdong, on October 10 at 7:20 am.

The black car reportedly lost control while reversing, colliding with multiple electric bikes and pedestrians, resulting in a chaotic scene.

Video footage shows the vehicle moving rapidly through the narrow market street, where many people were shopping.

The impact left several individuals on the ground, and onlookers rushed to help.

The 69-year-old driver exited the vehicle visibly shaken as bystanders worked together to rescue a person trapped underneath the car.

Emergency services quickly arrived at the scene, transporting the injured to the hospital.

While there were no reported fatalities, seven people sustained varying degrees of injuries, and several vehicles were damaged.

The cause of the car's loss of control is currently under investigation.