A petrol tanker owned by the South African Wardens company burst into flames while on its way to Bulawayo.
The shocking incident was captured on camera by Mr Vukani Mguni driving in a passing vehicle at 3.15pm yesterday 5km from Mbalabala.
The burning could have been worse but the horse was fortunately disengaged hence escaping incineration.

It was not clear if the fire service eventually managed to attend to the accident.
Wardens is a South African bulk fuel transporter who supply fuel to several fuel companies in the region.
The cause of the accident could not be ascertained at the time of writing.