Katie Holmes Narrowly Escapes Serious Injury On Australian Film Set - Pictures

Katie Holmes relaxes on the Australian set of her new movie, apparently by her narrow escape when a vehicle she was in caught fire.

The actress had exited the car moments before an exploding battery caused acrid smoke and fumes to belch from the vehicle, prompting film crew to flee.

Katie is escorted from the vehicle shortly before it catches fire

The incident happened as Katie filmed scenes for upcoming horror flick Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark in Mount Macedon in Victoria.

Tom Cruise travelled to Australia with his wife and daughter Suri two weeks ago, but has since returned to Los Angeles.

Katie relaxes with hot drink on set following the incident

We have to say the, erm, break seems to be doing Katie good. We're sure it's just all that clean mountain air...

See Katie looking less perky below