This is the heroic moment a quick-thinking security guard saved a woman from being hit by an oncoming tram.

The pedestrian was wearing headphones that prevented her from hearing the vehicle as it glided towards her, looking right instead of to her left.

CCTV footage shows how she stepped forward to cross the tracks without noticing the electric vehicle in Kayseri, Turkey, on Tuesday, October 14.

In a split second, the guard spotted the danger and rushed towards her, pulling her clear just before the vehicle passed.

The impact of the rescue caused both to lose their balance and fall to the ground as the tram horn blared through the station in

The tram operator later praised the guard for his swift actions and reminded the public to stay alert, use designated crossings, and look both ways before stepping onto the tracks.