A picture shows locals putting all their efforts into pushing the heavy vehicle (Picture: Guernsey Police / SWNS)

Quick-thinking locals sprang into action to help a woman trapped under the wheels of a 950kg Toyota Aygo.

The victim was heard screaming as she tripped over a chain link fence into traffic in Guernsey.

People who happened to be passing by rushed to help push the car on Monday afternoon.

They put in all their efforts to lift it, as Nocq Road in St Sampson was brought to a standstill.

The heavy vehicle was held up on one side, before emergency workers arrived on the scene.

The woman’s injuries are not reported to be life-threatening following the scary incident.

A group of men from local business, AJ Electrical, reportedly leapt out of their van after hearing screams and seeing the incident in their mirrors.

One onlooker praised their actions, naming them ‘amazing’.

‘I was there and u guys held the car up for what seemed ages’, she wrote on Facebook. ‘You lot really were her knights in shining armour honestly.’

Guernsey Police has also posted on social media to thank everyone who assisted.

‘We’d like to thank all of the members of the public who came to help with this morning’s RTC on the Bridge’, it read.

‘They helped lift the vehicle involved before first responders arrived and then continued to assist when emergency services were on the scene.

‘It always reflects well on our community when we come together to help another.’