From correspondents in California, United States, 11:31 AM IST

Hollywood actor Pierce Brosnan saved actress Uma Thurman from a runaway mini van.

The Irish actor, who was on location filming new movie 'Percy Jackson', spotted the out-of-control vehicle speeding down a hill straight towards his blonde co-star, reported femalefirst.co.uk

'No one was aboard the runaway van as it barrelled towards a grassy area where Uma was relaxing with cast and crew. Pierce yelled, 'Get out of the way',' said a source.

'He raced after the van, wrenched open the driver's side door, jumped in and slammed on the brakes,' added the source.

Before the actor managed to stop the vehicle, it hit a curb and crashed into rubbish bins sending cast and crew running in all directions to avoid the collision.

(Staff Writer, © IANS)