Indian actress Gayatri Joshi and her husband Vikas Oberoi were involved in a car accident on Wednesday (4) while travelling in Italy. In a shocking turn of events, Oberoi, the husband of the 'Swades' actress is set to be probed for road homicide that killed two Swiss nationals. He may face up to 7 years in jail.
The incident occurred during the couple’s holiday in Sardinia when their Lamborghini collided with a Ferrari in a multiple-car collision.
According to media reports, the incident unfolded during an Italian supercar tour which included a luxury car parade from Teulada to Olbia. Oberoi was allegedly driving a Lamborghini with Joshi as his passenger.
Their Lamborghini collided with a Ferrari, leading to a devastating crash. Two Swiss nationals, Melissa Krautli, 63, and Markus Krautli, 67, travelling in the Ferrari, were charred to death in the collision after their vehicle caught fire.
The accident occurred on the 195 Sulcitana state road in San Giovanni Suergiu, South Sardinia, as Oberoi's Lamborghini attempted to overtake a large motorhome.
Videos of the incident showed the Lamborghini darting out from behind the motorhome, resulting in a collision that sent both cars careening off the road.
The Ferrari caught fire immediately, leading to the tragic death of the Krautli couple.
Amidst the incident, Joshi took to social media and confirmed their safety. She said, “Vikas and I are in Italy. We met with an accident here... With God's grace, we both are absolutely fine.”
Born in 1977 in Maharashtra, Joshi began her career as a video jockey and later won the Femina Miss India International in 2000. She made her acting debut in the critically-acclaimed film 'Swades' in 2004.
She married Vikas Oberoi, a prominent figure in the business world, in 2005, and the couple has two children.
Oberoi, an alumnus of Mumbai University and Harvard Business School, is the chairman and managing director of Mumbai-based Oberoi Realty Limited, Business Standard reported. His business ventures include the construction of high-end suburban condominiums, ownership of the Westin Hotel in Mumbai, and the development of the city's first Ritz-Carlton hotel and residences.
Aside from his business pursuits, Oberoi also holds a pilot's license and enjoys flying the Cirrus SR22 Tango aircraft.
