ROME -โข An indian couple died in a road accident in Italy onโ October 26, 2023, while traveling with their โฃtwo children, who sustainedโค injuries โคin theโข crash. The incident occured in Tuscany, a region โpopular with tourists, raising concerns about road โsafetyโค for international visitors.
Theโค family wasโข reportedly onโ a European vacation when โขtheir vehicle wasโข involved in a collision with another car.โ Authorities haveโฃ not yet released details regardingโ the cause of the accident, but an investigation is underway. The children are currently receiving medical โcare, adn the Indian embassy in Rome is providing assistance to the family and coordinating โwithโ local authorities. This tragedy underscores the vulnerability โขof travelers abroad and highlights the importance of stringent safety measures โon international roadways.
According to sources, the deceased have been identified as Neeraj and Divya Sharma, residentsโ of Delhi. Theirโค children, aged 8 and 12,โ suffered non-life-threatening injuries and are expected to make a full recovery.โค The Indian embassy is working โฃto facilitate โขthe repatriation of the bodiesโ to India, and consular officials โare in contact with the hospital treating the children.โ
“We are deeply saddened by โthis tragic incident and extend โฃour heartfelt condolences to โฃthe family,”โ stated an embassyโฃ spokesperson. “Our team is providing all possibleโ support to the affected family during this difficult time.”
The accident has prompted a renewed focus on road safety awareness for Indian tourists traveling to โขEurope.The Ministry ofโ External Affairs in New Delhi has issued an advisory โขurging travelers to exercise caution and adhere to local trafficโ regulations. Thisโฃ incident serves as a stark reminder of the โunforeseen risks associatedโค withโ international travel and the critical need for thorough travel insurance and emergency preparedness.