Slumdog star Freida Pinto saves girl from being run over

Slumdog Millionaire star Freida Pinto rescued a fan who fell in front of an oncoming car in central London.

Shopping trip: Ms Pinto and Dev Patel near Liberty

The actress was shopping in the West End with boyfriend Dev Patel, her co-star in the film, when the fan ran towards them to say hello. But Pinto, 25, who was being followed by photographers, turned to have her picture taken and accidentally bumped into the woman.

Dramatic dash: Freida Pinto, left, rushes to help a woman who has fallen in front of a car

The fan was sent flying into the middle of Regent Street, near Liberty, just as a car was approaching.

A witness said: "As Freida turned around, she bumped into the fan because she didn't see her."

Escaped injury: Ms Pinto and the fan

Pinto ran into the road and helped the woman out of the car's path, said the witness, adding: "Afterwards, Freida made sure the woman was okay. It was quite a shock for all, especially Freida and the fan."

Neither the fan nor the actress were hurt in the incident.

The relationship between Pinto and Patel, 19, has been the subject of speculation since the Oscar-winning film was released in January.