This is the shocking moment a rider escapes when an electric scooter explodes in China.

The scooter caught fire while being ridden in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, on October 7, forcing the owner to roll on the ground to evade the flames.

Footage shows the cyclist riding through an intersection at Huarong Road and Huaxing Road in Longhua District when flames erupted from the bike, sending sparks flying.

The bicycle lost control and fell over, continuing to burn as the rider attempted to flee.

In a separate clip, the presumed owner was seen nearby with severely burned clothing.

Firefighters quickly arrived to extinguish the flames, but the bike was reduced to just its frame by then.

The Longhua District Fire Brigade reported that the cause of the fire and any potential modifications to the bike remain unclear.

Authorities stated that the findings of the investigation will not be publicly released but will be communicated to the involved parties.