Dramatic footage has captured the moment a tanker burst into flames at the side of the A47.

Fire crews were called to Wendling, near Dereham, on Thursday evening after reports of a vehicle fire.

Crews from Watton, Dereham and Earlham battled the blaze which left the tanker destroyed.

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Eastern Daily Press: Firefighters battle the tanker fire on the A47Firefighters battle the tanker fire on the A47 (Image: Owen Barton)

In the footage, tyres can be heard exploding as emergency services and other drivers looked on.

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Owen Barton, a passer-by who captured the footage, has praised the actions of the tanker driver.

He said: "His actions were on point. He saved himself and possibly other people as well.

"He noticed something was wrong and pulled over quickly and made sure it was safe.

"Police at the scene said it was carrying salt water so luckily nothing toxic."

Eastern Daily Press: The fire left the tanker badly damagedThe fire left the tanker badly damaged (Image: Owen Barton)

The road was shut in both directions for a number of hours during the incident but later reopened by 9pm.