The driver of an Opel Corsa who was involved in a horrific accident on the N4 near the Middelburg dam, which claimed the life of one of the passengers, has spoken about the traumatic accident.

The accident occurred at around 04:25 on Saturday, when a Ford Ranger bakkie hit an Opel Corsa from behind, sending the vehicle into the veld.

A passenger died, and five occupants, including the driver of the vehicle, were injured.

According to the driver, Joseph Mosoma, he observed a truck overtaking him while he was driving in the slow lane, and in a split second, heard and felt a car hitting him from behind.

Joseph said the car then rolled for about seven to 10 times before coming to a stop.

He mentioned that he was travelling with the deceased, heading to eMalahleni, coming from Belfast. He added that he only knew the deceased from their area and did not know him very well.

Joseph told the Middelburg Observer that they were transported to Belfast Hospital after the accident. He and the other passengers all sustained various injuries.

He still has pain in his chest, especially when he tries to breathe, and he was left with bruises on his thighs and forehead.

Joseph detailed how he now suffers from constant nightmares since the accident happened, and that every time he closes his eyes, the accident replays in his mind. He said the accident not only left him with injuries, but with trauma as well.