Footage has captured the terrifying moment a woman was pushed into oncoming traffic by gale force winds in New Zealand .

Dashcam footage, captured by passer-by Justin Ashworth yesterday morning, shows traffic lights and tree branches swaying heavily as the woman attempts to walk carefully towards the road.

The pedestrian then appears to be thrust onto the Wellington intersection by a large gust as her bag and belongings take off into the distance.

A grey Toyota Prius and a black VW Golf miraculously makes a quick stop in front of the woman as the scenes unfolded. 3

The New Zealand MetService has placed a strong red warning in force for many parts of the country, as north-westerlies with damaging gusts of 87 mph lash the nation.

MetService warned that there was a “severe threat

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