First lady Auxillia Mnangagwa has sent condolences messages to families of her four aides who died in a car accident in Nyanga Thursday.

Auxillia said she is saddened by the untimely death of her children whose commitment to duty was exceptional.

“I would like to express my deepest condolences to the bereaved families. I pray that they will find comfort in the knowledge that their loved ones passed away while serving the nation. May their souls rest in eternal peace.”

In a statement, ZRP said the fatal road traffic accident occurred at the 36 km peg along Nyanga-Rwenya Rd, Nyanga, at about 0523 hours.

“A motorist, who was driving an Isuzu 850 lorry, with five passengers on board, lost control of the vehicle and sideswiped a stationary Toyota Hiace vehicle. The truck overturned once and landed on its roof in a ditch. The driver of the lorry and three passengers died on the spot. Bodies of the victims were referred to Nyanga District Hospital for post-mortem, and names will be announced after their next of kin have been advised,” said ZRP.