Oil tanker catches fire in China

2017-05-22 17

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.