This is the shocking moment a lorry driver narrowly escapes a head-on collision with an out-of-control car on an icy road.

The driver was emerging from a forested stretch when the car, skidding uncontrollably, veered directly into their path on January 1.

The incident occurred on a snow-covered road in Siberia, Russia, where freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall are typical at this time of year.

Dashcam footage shows the lorry driver navigating a road lined with deep snowbanks when they suddenly notice the car approaching at high speed.

In the video, the lorry driver can be heard expressing shock as they braced for impact.

However, the car swerved at the last moment, veering off into the opposite lane and narrowly avoiding a collision.

The lorry continued past a petrol station moments later, as the driver shared their evident relief at avoiding what could have been a devastating crash.

Local weather reports indicate that icy road conditions are common in this region of Siberia in January, with temperatures often plunging below -20 degrees Celsius.