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Pictured: Swiss couple who died after Ferrari crash on supercar tour

Pictured: Swiss couple who died in supercar tour crash after their Ferrari smashed into Lamborghini as the vehicles tried to pass a campervan

  • The police have verified that the victims are Marcus and Melissa Krautli.

The first images of a Swiss couple, who tragically lost their lives in a devastating accident when their Ferrari collided with a Lamborghini during an Italian supercar tour, have been released.

The video captures the moment of impact when the car of the two individuals collided with another couple’s vehicle while attempting to overtake a campervan, causing it to overturn.

The identities of the victims have been confirmed by the Sardinian police as Marcus and Melissa Krautli, who reside in Wallisellen near Zurich.

Mr. Krautli was employed at the family-owned logistics company known as Krautli, which had branches located in Belgium, Switzerland, and Portugal.

Meanwhile an Indian couple involved in the crash and who escaped without injury were identified as Bollywood actress Gayatri Joshua and her husband Vikas Oberoi.

Police in Sardinia confirmed the identities of the victims as Marcus and Melissa Krautli, from Wallisellen near Zurich

The identities of the victims have been confirmed by the Sardinian police as Marcus and Melissa Krautli, who reside in Wallisellen near Zurich.

An Indian couple involved in the crash and who escaped without injury were identified as Bollywood actress Gayatri Joshua and her husband Vikas Oberoi

An Indian couple involved in the crash and who escaped without injury were identified as Bollywood actress Gayatri Joshua and her husband Vikas Oberoi

They were in the Lamborghini that was part of the accident with Krautli’s Ferrari and the campervan.

Gayatri, the actress from the successful Bollywood film Swades, informed The Free Press Journal of India that she and Vikas are currently in Italy. They were involved in a car accident, specifically a collision with multiple vehicles. Thankfully, both of them are unharmed due to the grace of God.

Yesterday in South Sardinia, Italy, a video captured a collision involving a white van and a line of vibrant sports cars on the road.

Shortly after, a video captures the red Ferrari closely trailing the blue Lamborghini, attempting to pass the camper simultaneously.

The Lamborghini seems to collide with the van, resulting in the van being forcefully overturned onto its side.

According to reports, the couple who were inside the Ferrari, which is not visible from the other side of the campervan, also experienced an overturn and fire incident, resulting in their entrapment.

According to local media, Mr and Mrs Krautli, aged 67 and 63 respectively, tragically lost their lives in the incident due to burning.

Mr Krautli worked at the family logistics firm called Krautli, which had offices in Belgium, Switzerland and Portugal

Mr. Krautli was employed at the family-owned logistics company known as Krautli. This company had branches located in Belgium, Switzerland, and Portugal.

The road was closed while firefighters and air ambulance operators were present at the scene.

A pair of individuals, aged 61 and 62, hailing from Selva di Val Gardena, sustained injuries while traveling in their campervan and were subsequently transported to the hospital.

Lorenzo M, who was seated in the campervan, recounted that we were reclining in our seats. Initially, we were speechless and astonished. However, I turned to my wife and inquired about her well-being, to which she responded with a nod. This information was shared with Italian news outlet L’Unione Sarda.

The blue Lamborghini can be seen trying to overtake the white campervan driving in front of it

The blue Lamborghini can be seen trying to overtake the white campervan driving in front of it 

But seconds later footage shows the red Ferrari behind it trying to overtake at the same time, causing the Lamborghini to smash underneath the campervan, which is then violently flipped onto its side

Shortly after, a video captures the red Ferrari attempting to pass the Lamborghini, resulting in a collision where the Lamborghini ends up underneath a campervan and the campervan is forcefully flipped onto its side.

A policeman views the damaged Ferrari after the deadly crash

The police officer observes the Ferrari that has been damaged following the fatal collision.

The blue Lamborghini is shown heavily damaged at the side of the road

The side of the road displays a significantly damaged blue Lamborghini.

The pair managed to emerge from the space between the seats and successfully flee the vehicle.

He further mentioned that upon our emergence, we believed we had entered a place resembling hell.

According to Bild, the Ferrari was engulfed in flames and the sound of screams resonated throughout the vicinity of the accident.

The photographs display the damaged car situated alongside the road.

In the video, the blue sports car is depicted severely damaged on the roadside, enveloped in a cloud of dust and smoke, while the campervan obstructs both lanes.

Another video of the aftermath shows some of the sports cars that were not involved in the collision parked at the roadside. 

A group of individuals has gathered near the destroyed Lamborghini and the flipped campervan, while a fiery Ferrari emits dark smoke. Additionally, an ambulance team is also present at the location.

The authorities have taken possession of the three vehicles’ remains while the investigation is ongoing.

In the video a line of colourful sports cars can be seen making their way up the road in South Sardinia

In the video a line of colourful sports cars can be seen making their way up the road in South Sardinia

The Ferrari connects with the Lamborghini, which causes the crash

The collision occurs when the Ferrari and Lamborghini collide.

The supercars were driving on the 195 Sulcitana state road in the commune of San Giovanni Suergiu in South Sardinia

The high-performance vehicles were traveling on the 195 Sulcitana state road located in the municipality of San Giovanni Suergiu in southern Sardinia.

The high-performance cars were traveling along the 195 Sulcitana state road located in the municipality of San Giovanni Suergiu in southern Sardinia.

According to the Italian daily newspaper Corriere della Sera, the couple left Forte Village and were en route to Mores.

Based on reports from Italian media, all individuals in the high-end vehicles participated in the Sardinia Supercar Experience. The event commenced in Teulada and was intended to conclude in Olbia.

The participants spend a few days driving luxurious Ferraris and Lamborghinis across the island, exploring viewpoints, and staying in high-end hotels.

If tourists choose to use their own vehicle, the cost of the journey amounts to £10,409. However, if they opt for a multi-day excursion with a rented Ferrari SF90 from the organizer, the booking price is £21,515.

Footage shows the Lamborghini crashing into the campervan after the red Ferrari hits it

The video captures the moment when the Lamborghini collides with the campervan following the impact from the red Ferrari.

The campervan then flips over, leaving behind a cloud of dust and smoke

The campervan subsequently overturns, creating a cloud of dust and smoke in its wake.

A firefighter spraying the Ferrari after the crash. The Swiss tourists who died in the Ferrari were aged 63 and 67

A firefighter spraying the Ferrari after the crash. The Swiss tourists who died in the Ferrari were aged 63 and 67

One video of the aftermath shows some of the sports cars that were not involved in the collision parked at the roadside
There are people gathered beside the ruined Lamborghini and the overturned campervan as black smoke emanates from the flaming Ferrari, with an ambulance crew also present at the scene

One video of the aftermath shows some of the sports cars that were not involved in the collision parked at the roadside. There are people gathered beside the ruined Lamborghini and the overturned campervan as black smoke emanates from the flaming Ferrari, with an ambulance crew also present at the scene