Jasmin Claeys from Belgium was travelling along a motorway when her car veered into a truck, only to be hit by another oncoming vehicle.
The crash was captured on camera and the shocking footage shows the true severity of the accident.
The 25-year-old woman was taken to hospital after falling into a coma and suffering from two broken vertebrae as well as a broken hand, but is thought to be recovering from her injuries.
Speaking from hospital, Jasmin told a Belgian newspaper: "I know there 's a long way to go, but I still believe I’ll fully recover. I was very lucky."
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The driver has seen the shocking footage, but she finds watching it back and reading comments on the clip very upsetting.
She said: "I've seen the film several times. Normally, these images should not be released… These images and reading the responses to it is very painful."
Watch the shocking clip below:
(WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT)
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