Footage has captured the terrifying moment two cargo ships collide in an enormous fireball in the Persian Gulf.

The MV Adalynn cargo vessel burst into flames after colliding with another ship, believed to be the MV Front Eagle.

All 24 crew members on board the Adalynn were safely evacuated from the blaze, with neither vessel dealing with any casualties or major injuries.

The crash, which happened near the Strait of Hormuz, sent thick black plumes of smoke billowing over the water as the ships became engulfed in flames.

A large cargo ship was sent up in flames after reportedly smashing into another vessel