Horrifying moment car runs over crocodile at infamous crossing

A ute has been filmed running over a crocodile at one of Australia’s most notorious crocodile crossings

This is the horrifying moment a ute was filmed running over a crocodile at an infamous crocodile-infested river crossing in the Northern Territory.

In the footage, a black ute can be seen making its way through Cahill’s Crossing when a large crocodile surfaces from underneath its back wheel. The reptile appears to be stuck as it is dragged by the car, with its mouth hanging agape.

Sensing something is wrong, the ute then attempts to reverse, freeing the animal from underneath its wheels before placing the car in drive and running over the lower half of its body again.

A car has run over a crocodile at one of Australia's deadliest crossings. Picture: TikTok/matteo_mastratisi

The croc can be seen thrashing as it escapes. Picture: TikTok/matteo_mastratisi

Matteo Mastratisi, who captured the wild moment on video, told news.com.au that it was “definitely unintentional.”

“It wasn’t the driver’s fault. You couldn’t see the croc until he went over it and he couldn’t stop the car in the middle of the crossing either,” he said.

Mr Mastratisi believed the got away largely unscathed.

This is hardly the first time the infamous waterway has made headlines.

Situated within the Kakadu National Park, the river is home to over 10,000 known crocodiles. According to the park’s website, there are around five to nine crocs per kilometre.

Late last year, two men had to be rescued after their ute washed off the road and swept to its side, forcing them to climb out the window and take refuge on the side of the vehicle.

A spokesperson told news.com.au at the time that traditional owners at the park are disappointed at the behaviour, noting it “puts everyone involved at risk of injury or even death.”

Last year, two visitors became trapped after their vehicle washed off the path.

Just one month earlier, children and adults were filmed carelessly playing at the water's edge.

Just one month earlier, chilling video emerged of careless families fishing while a young child played at the water’s edge of the river.

In the clip, a young boy could be seen climbing over rocks in the murky water as a large number of huge saltwater crocodiles lurked nearby.

Kakadu continues to urge people to practice croc safety, reminding visitors that “crocodiles usually hunt by staying submerged and can attack in knee-deep water.”

“Observe all safety warnings, always be aware of you surroundings, maintain a safe distance from the waters’ edge and never swim alone.”

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