Anthony Joshua Involved in Fatal Car Crash in Nigeria, Sustains Minor Injuries.
British-Nigerian boxing superstar Anthony Joshua was involved in a tragic road accident on Monday morning along the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State, Nigeria. The crash claimed the lives of two people while the former heavyweight champion escaped with minor injuries.
According to reports from the Ogun State Police Command and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), the incident occurred around 11am local time near Makun, Sagamu area. Joshua, who was a passenger in the rear seat of a Lexus SUV, was part of a two-vehicle convoy when the Lexus collided with a stationary commercial truck (Sinotruck).
Preliminary investigations suggest the crash may have been caused by excessive speed, a burst tyre, or loss of control during an overtaking manoeuvre. The FRSC stated that the vehicle was travelling “beyond the legally prescribed speed limit” before losing control.
Five adult males were involved in the crash: two tragically lost their lives at the scene, two escaped unhurt, and Joshua sustained minor injuries. He was rescued from the wreckage, appeared dazed but conscious, and was immediately rushed to an undisclosed hospital for treatment.
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Eyewitness accounts described a chaotic scene with the Lexus heavily damaged. Bystanders and security personnel from Joshua’s convoy assisted in extracting him from the vehicle. The Lagos-Ibadan Expressway is notorious for frequent accidents due to heavy traffic and poor road conditions in some sections.
Joshua, 36, of Nigerian descent, was in the country on holiday following his impressive sixth-round knockout victory over YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul on December 19 in Miami. The fight, streamed on Netflix, marked a successful return for AJ after a 15-month layoff.
Reacting to the news, Jake Paul posted on X: “Life is much more important than boxing. I am praying for the lost lives, AJ and anyone impacted by today’s unfortunate accident.”Promoter Eddie Hearn also commented: “We are trying to contact Anthony… thankfully he appears OK from what I have seen in the images.”The Ogun State Government and police have extended condolences to the families of the deceased and launched a full investigation into the accident.
Fans and the boxing community have flooded social media with messages of relief that Joshua survived relatively unscathed, while mourning the loss of life.We wish Anthony Joshua a speedy recovery and will provide updates as more details emerge.
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