Mumbai-based property magnate Vikas Oberoi and his wife, actress Gayatri Joshi, were involved in a car crash in Italy, resulting in the death of a senior Swiss couple. The accident occurred when several sports vehicles, including a Ferrari and Lamborghini, attempted to overtake a camper van ahead of them, according to reports.
The two high-end cars had a near-miss, with the Ferrari, carrying the Swiss couple, catching fire and tragically causing the death of Melissa Krautli, 63, and Markus Krautli, 67. A distressing video captured from the dash cam of another car showed the chain of events, with the blue Lamborghini carrying Vikas and Gayatri colliding with the van and veering off the road.
Vikas Oberoi is a renowned real estate tycoon and serves as the chairman and managing director of Oberoi Realty Ltd, a company known for its luxurious suburban condominiums. Established by Ranveer Oberoi three decades ago, the company has diversified its investments into housing, corporate, hospitality, and retail sectors.
In addition to his real estate ventures, Vikas Oberoi also owns Mumbai’s prominent Westin Hotel and is currently involved in the construction of the city’s first Ritz-Carlton hotel and residences. Oberoi Realty Ltd is also engaged in building a mall, hotel, and office tower in midtown Mumbai, as reported by Forbes.
A graduate of Mumbai University, Vikas Oberoi further pursued his studies at the prestigious Harvard Business School in the United States. Beyond his business pursuits, he has various interests, including a passion for sports cars and even holds a pilot’s license, flying his own Cirrus SR22 Tango aircraft. He is also known to enjoy reading, traveling, and skiing, according to The Financial Express.
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