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The Indian Embassy in Italy has expressed condolences over the tragic death of two Indian nationals from Nagpur in a road accident near Grosseto. "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. We are providing all assistance to the family," the Embassy of India in Italy posted on X.

Indian Embassy providing assistance

The Embassy confirmed that relatives injured in the same accident are receiving medical treatment, with officials maintaining close coordination with both the family and Italian authorities to ensure necessary support is provided.

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Who was  Javed Akhtar?

The victims have been identified as Nagpur hotelier Javed Akhtar and his wife, Nadira Gulshan.

Javed Akhtar, 55, was a well-known hotel owner and businessman from Nagpur, Maharashtra. He and his wife Nadira, 47, were travelling with their three children — daughters Arzoo (21) and Shifa, and son Jazel — when their family met with an accident on the Aurelia Highway near Grosseto, Italy.

The family owns Gulshan Plaza hotel, located near the Sitabuldi flyover in Nagpur.

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According to reports, they began their holiday in France on September 22 and later travelled to Italy. The accident happened while they were on their way to a sightseeing spot in a nine-seater minibus.

Their daughter Arzoo sustained serious head injuries in the accident and is in critical condition at Lee Scott Hospital in Siena. The other two children, Shifa and Jazel, are recovering at separate hospitals in Florence and Grosseto.

(With inputs from agency)

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