A burst pipeline sent a powerful jet of water shooting into the air, giving passing vehicles an unexpected free car wash.

A family was manoeuvring along the motorway when they encountered the towering stream of water splashing across the asphalt in Melaka, Malaysia.

A group of pipeline inspectors in reflective vests and helmets stood nearby, assessing the damage to the tube that had ruptured along the roadside.

Dashcam footage shows the driver carefully navigating the pathway as water blasted onto their car on September 7.

A seemingly delighted child inside the vehicle can be heard squealing with joy, mesmerized by the rushing flow.

The incident caused traffic congestion, with vehicles on the opposite lane waiting their turn to pass safely and avoid collisions.