Dramatic footage has emerged ot the rescue of a Taiwan earthquake survivor, 20-year-old Huang Guangwei, after he had been trapped for 30 hours.

In the video, filmed in Taiwan on Sunday, a number of rescuers can be seen working on a collapsed building when he is pulled free.

According to local reports, when rescuers pulled him free to take him to hospital he was able to speak and even walk slightly - saying "yes! thank you!" (translated).