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.
Clifford had previously pleaded guilty to the murders of BBC sports commentator John Hunt’s wife and two daughters at their home in northwest of London, in July 2024. (Photo: Hertfordshire Police /Handout via REUTERS)
Crossbow murderer found guilty of raping ex-girlfriend
A 26-YEAR-OLD man who murdered three women in a crossbow and stabbing attack has been found guilty of raping one of them, his ex-girlfriend, a British court ruled on Thursday.
Kyle Clifford had previously pleaded guilty to the murders of BBC sports commentator John Hunt’s wife and two daughters at their home in Bushey, northwest of London, in July 2024.
The attack led to a manhunt before Clifford was found injured hours later in a north London cemetery.
A jury at Cambridge Crown Court on Thursday convicted Clifford of raping 25-year-old Louise Hunt before killing her.
His sentencing for all the crimes is scheduled for Tuesday.
Clifford had admitted to murdering Carol Hunt, 61, and her daughters Louise and Hannah, 28. He had also pleaded guilty to charges of false imprisonment and possessing offensive weapons but denied raping Louise.
During the trial, the court heard that after killing Carol Hunt, Clifford waited for an hour before attacking Louise, tying her up, raping her, and then killing her with a crossbow. He later killed Hannah when she returned home from work.
The prosecution described Clifford, a former soldier, as committing a "violent, sexual act of spite" and said he was "enraged" after Louise ended their 18-month relationship. They told the court that he had "carefully planned" the attack.
Less than 24 hours before the killings, Clifford had searched for a podcast by social media influencer Andrew Tate, according to the prosecution. They argued that the murders were driven by the "violent misogyny promoted" by Tate.
Justice Joel Bennathan called Clifford’s crimes "dreadful" and "almost unspeakable".
(With inputs from AFP)