British heavyweight boxing icon Anthony Joshua was involved in a serious road accident in Nigeria that resulted in two fatalities. The 36-year-old two-time world champion was hospitalised with minor injuries following the collision.
Details of the Fatal Collision
The accident occurred in the early hours of Monday on the busy Lagos-Ibadan expressway in Ogun State. This major highway connects Lagos with other parts of southwestern Nigeria. According to police reports, the SUV carrying Joshua collided with a stationary truck. Two people died at the scene of the crash.
Local authorities confirmed that Joshua's vehicle was a Lexus. His security team was following in a separate car when the accident happened. Preliminary investigations suggest a burst tyre may have caused the driver to lose control, leading to the devastating impact.
Joshua's Condition and Eyewitness Accounts
Police officials stated that Anthony Joshua sustained only minor injuries and was conscious when rushed to the hospital. Online footage from the scene appears to show the boxer sitting amidst broken glass, looking dazed, before emergency responders helped him out of the wreckage.
Eyewitnesses reported there were four people in Joshua's vehicle. Despite the shock and visible distress, the boxer is reportedly "fine" and stable following the ordeal. British broadcaster Piers Morgan posted on X, describing Joshua as "clearly in agony" in images from the crash but confirming he is said to be okay.
Post-Accident Fallout and Background
The accident took place while Joshua was in Nigeria on a holiday visit, reconnecting with his parents' homeland where he maintains strong family ties. This trip followed his knockout victory over Jake Paul in Miami just over a week ago.
Joshua's promoter, Eddie Hearn, was away on holiday when he learned of the incident. He stated that attempts were being made to contact Joshua directly and that while the boxer looked okay in images from the scene, more information was needed. Nigerian authorities have released an official statement confirming the accident and Joshua's hospitalisation. The Ogun State police continue to investigate the exact cause of the collision.
