Zimbabwe footballing great Peter Ndlovu has regained consciousness following the car crash that claimed the life of his brother and fellow former footballer Adam.
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The Ndlovu brothers and a 24-year-old woman were travelling back from a local soccer match near Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe late on Saturday night when the crash occurred.
The X5 in which they were travelling burst its tyre and collided with a tree which resulted in the deaths of Adam and the young woman. An unconscious Peter was airlifted to a nearby hospital.
Fortunately, Peter has now regained consciousness. However, he has severe injuries to recuperate from as well as having to come to grips with the news of his brother's passing.
His former agent Winston Makamure told BBC Sport: "Peter is now out of danger. He is now conscious and is communicating.
"He has internal injuries, head injuries, broken ribs and a broken leg."
There has been a outpouring of support for the family with some of Peter's former clubs, including Coventry City and Sheffield United, offering their sincerest condolences.
Meanwhile, Zimbabwean Prime Minister, Morgan Tsvangirai sent his condolences to the family via his official Twitter account.
"I am deeply saddened at the passing on of soccer legend, Adam Ndlovu, who was taken away from us in the horror crash that left his young brother, Peter, in hospital," Tsvangirai said. "I wish Peter a speedy recovery.
"Adam and Peter were part of our national football Dream Team in the 1990s and have continued to impart their skills to other young Zimbabwean footballers. They have made a significant contribution to culture in Zimbabwe.
"My prayers are with the Ndlovu family, the football fraternity and the nation at this sad loss.
"On behalf of my Office, my family and on my own behalf, I join with so many others who knew Adam, in offering our deepest sympathy on his passing."
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