This is the moment a dramatic collision occurs when a car illegally overtaking in slow-moving traffic strikes another vehicle.

The incident, recorded from the rearview of a car navigating heavy traffic, occurred in Saint Petersburg, Russia, on February 25.

As the vehicle approaches an intersection, another car pulls into the opposing lane.

At that moment, a speeding car attempting to unlawfully pass crashes into the vehicle entering the lane.

The impact causes the overtaking car to veer off the road, slamming into a tree before coming to a stop.

The presence of a zebra crossing at the crash site highlights the dangerous nature of the manoeuvre.

It is unclear whether there were any injuries.

Local authorities have not yet commented on the incident.