Dramatic footage has emerged from China of an oil tanker on fire.

The video, filmed in Hebei Province on May 19, shows flames and smoke rising into the air after the truck caught fire.

Nearby roads were evacuated by police in case the vehicle exploded.

According to reports, firefighters responded quickly and extinguished the blaze.

The driver was taken to hospital with "minor" injuries.

Dramatic video has emerged from China of an oil tank truck engulfed in major fire.

The footage, filmed in Cangzhou, Hebei Province on May 19, shows bright flames and thick smoke coming out of an oil tank truck on street.

In case the truck exploded, police officers blocked the road.

Several fire engines came to rescue on scene and the fire was extinguished.

Only the truck driver had minor injuries.

The reason was under investigation.