Dramatic footage has emerged from China of the immediate aftermath of an oil tanker explosion that injured at least five people.

The video, filmed in Dongying, Shandong Province last Saturday, shows thick smoke and bright flames rising into the dark sky.

According to local reports, the oil transport vehicle exploded while it was parked outside a factory.

The fire has since been extinguished, but five people had to be taken to hospital with injuries.

None are in a serious condition.