The near-miss took place in the Chinese city of Ningbo. Source: Supplied

A Chinese cyclist has escaped a brush with death after being knocked down and run over by a semi-trailer.

In CCTV footage obtained by UK TV network ITN, the truck can be seen running down the cyclist as it turns through a pedestrian crossing.

The rider managed to escape with minor cuts and bruises after managing to avoid all 14 wheels of the truck, with the entire length passing over him.

ITN reports the local police put the blame on the near-miss, which took place in the eastern city of Ningbo in Zhejiang province, on the driver of the truck.

After the vehicle passes over him, the dazed rider can be seen sitting up in the middle of the road.

The driver reportedly did not stop.