Bizarre Video Shows Man Riding An Ostrich Speed Past Cars Stuck In Traffic Jam

The video initially shows a stream of vehicles coming to a halt at what is believed to be traffic lights in the city of Almaty

In a scene worthy of Borat, a man in Kazakhstan has been spotted commuting on... an ostrich.

Hilarious dashcam footage appears to show a rider astride the large bird and hurtling down the road at top speed, overtaking numerous cars stuck in a traffic jam on a busy road.

The video initially shows a stream of vehicles coming to a halt at what is believed to be traffic lights in the city of Almaty.

Drivers were astounded when the ostrich appeared

But then out of the blue, an ostrich comes into view to the side of the car filming with a man dressed in black riding it as they canter down the highway.

A male voice in the background can be heard saying: 'Oh my God, what has just happened?!'

The clip has quickly gone viral, astounding viewers

The clip has quickly gone viral, astounding viewers.

However some people have been sceptical and questioned whether such a video could be real.

Some viewers of the dashcam footage have questioned if it's fake

Kazakh media commented that ostriches are used as horses in Africa - they are capable of reaching speeds of up to 43.5 mph and being able to carry a man on their back.

Local police are currently investigating the matter and are looking through CCTV footage to try and find proof of the ostrich having been on the road

Local police are investigating the matter and are looking through CCTV footage to try and find proof of the ostrich having been on the road.

Kazakh media commented that ostriches are used as horses in Africa.

Ostriches are known for being capable of reaching speeds of up to 43.5 mph and being able to carry a man on their back.

One viewer joked: 'He's the only one who will be on time for work.'

Another said: 'I had such a great laugh about it. Hilarious.'

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