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Anthony Joshua Injured in Nigeria Crash That Killed Two as Police Launch Probe

Officials report the heavyweight was treated after the LagosIbadan expressway collision, with the cause under investigation.

Overview

  • Local reports say a Lexus Jeep carrying Joshua struck a stationary truck near Makun on the LagosIbadan expressway shortly after 11 a.m. local time.
  • Ogun State police commissioner Lanre Ogunlowo said Joshua was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
  • Eyewitnesses and local media report two people in the other vehicle were pronounced dead at the scene.
  • Video circulating online shows Joshua shirtless and dazed in the wrecked vehicle before speaking with emergency officials.
  • Promoter Eddie Hearn said he is trying to reach Joshua and that he appears OK from images, as authorities assess unconfirmed claims of a tyre failure.