A trip to Europe for an Indian family turned deadly after the Nagpur couple died in a road mishap in Italy.
According to reports, businessman Javed Akhtar and his wife Nadira Gulshan were travelling with their three children when they met with an accident on the Aurelia Highway near Grosseto.
Confirming the deaths, the Indian Embassy in Italy wrote on X: “The Embassy conveys its heartfelt and sincere condolences for the tragic loss of two Indian nationals from Nagpur in an accident near Grosseto.”
The Indian Embassy said it is assisting the family members.
“Our prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured family members who are undergoing treatment. The Embassy is in contact with the family and local Italian authorities. We are providing all assistance to the family,” the X post said.
A prominent entrepreneur, Akhtar owned the Gulshan Plaza hotel near Sitabuldi flyover in Nagpur.
As per the News 18 report, the accident involved a van carrying tourists of Asian origin and a truck that rammed the broken-down van, causing a collision with the minibus.
Javed Akhtar and Nadira Gulshan, along with the minibus driver, reportedly died in the mishap on the spot.
The couple’s daughters Arzoo Akhtar, 21, and Shifa Akhtar, and son Jazel Akhtar, were injured in the mishap.
