Indian couple from Nagpur killed in road accident in Italy

The victims, identified as businessman Javed Akhtar and his wife Nadira Gulshan, were travelling with their three children when their vehicle met with an accident on the Aurelia Highway near Grosseto in central Italy.

Confirming the deaths, the Indian Embassy in Italy said in a post 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. 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 and is providing all necessary assistance.”

According to a News18 report, the accident occurred when a truck rammed into a broken-down van carrying tourists of Asian origin, triggering a collision with a minibus.

Javed Akhtar and Nadira Gulshan, along with the minibus driver, reportedly died on the spot. Their children — Arzoo Akhtar (21), Shifa Akhtar, and Jazel Akhtar — sustained injuries and are undergoing treatment.

Akhtar was a well-known entrepreneur in Nagpur and owned the Gulshan Plaza Hotel near the Sitabuldi flyover.