A video clip of the scene went viral on social media. The video footage showed a raging camel suddenly appearing on a busy ring road in the capital city, confusing motorists and blocking the road as it started running in the opposite direction. It seemed that the camel was being chased as a person was seen running behind it to stop and catch it. The camel was brought under control later, according to reports.

In a related incident, the General Department of Traffic in Riyadh said that a camel fell from a vehicle on Turki Al-Awwal Road, causing damage to the vehicle.

The department said in a statement that coordination has been made with the National Center for Wildlife to hand over the camel and take the necessary measures.