This is the shocking moment an oil tanker overturned and caught on fire killing one and injuring eight in India.

The tanker was carrying diesel when its brakes failed and lost control near a market in Himachal Pradesh on Sunday, April 7.

It ploughed through several vehicles and overturned before bursting into a huge inferno.

Footage shows the clouds of thick black smoke billowing from the tanker's burning wreckage as onlookers gathered near the scene.

Police said scooter rider Subash Chander was crushed to death by the tanker.

Eight more people were injured, including one severely wounded individual who was rushed to the Regional Hospital, Una for treatment.

Fifteen shops were also damaged.

Union Data and Communications Minister Anurag Thakur visited the crash site to investigate the cause of the accident and offer his condolences to the affected families.

Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri also confirmed the details of the incident and expressed his sympathies to those impacted.

He said: 'A fire broke out due to the overturning of an oil tanker in Tahliwal market of Haroli Assembly.

'The accident resulted in the tragic death of one person and injuries to a few others, besides burning of nearby shops which were also damaged.

'The fire has been brought under control. We pray to God for peace of the departed soul and speedy recovery of those injured in the accident. The administration is on the spot for relief and assessment.'