Anthony Joshua involved in fatal car accident in Nigeria? Full details

British boxing champion Anthony Joshua narrowly escaped serious injury after a severe car accident in Nigeria, authorities confirmed on Monday. The incident occurred when Joshua, behind the wheel of a Lexus, collided with a large truck on a busy road connecting Ogun State and Lagos, a major corridor known for heavy traffic.

Photographs circulating online show Joshua being assisted from the wreckage, his expression reflecting the severity of the crash. Despite the intensity of the collision, Joshua sustained no lasting injuries and was promptly transported to a local hospital for medical care.

Authorities confirmed that two male foreign nationals tragically lost their lives in the crash. “Preliminary reports indicate that two male foreign nationals died on the spot. Their remains have since been deposited at the Livewell Morgue in Sagamu. Anthony Joshua and the driver of the vehicle were promptly rescued by security personnel attached to his convoy and taken to a hospital, where they are currently receiving medical attention,” said Gbenga Omotosho, Lagos State Commissioner for Information.

Omotosho added, “Ogun State Government Mourns Victims of Fatal Road Crash Involving Boxing Icon Anthony Joshua. The Ogun State Government has expressed profound condolences to the families, friends, and associates of the victims of a tragic road accident involving world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua, who narrowly escaped death on Monday…”

Media coverage, including posts by Piers Morgan on X, highlighted the gravity of the situation: “BREAKING NEWS: Boxing champion Anthony Joshua has survived a deadly car crash in Nigeria that killed two people. He was a passenger in a Lexus when it reportedly smashed into a truck. This is him being carried out of his vehicle, clearly in agony. But he is said to be OK.”

Investigations into the cause of the accident are ongoing, and authorities are reviewing all factors surrounding the collision to determine what led to the tragic outcome.