Overview
- Police and Matchroom Boxing said Joshua sustained minor injuries and remains in hospital in stable condition under observation.
- The two people who died were identified as close friends and team members Sina Ghami and Kevin “Latif” Ayodele.
- The collision occurred around 11 a.m. near Makun/Sagamu on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway when a Lexus SUV carrying Joshua hit a stationary truck.
- Investigators have issued differing preliminary accounts, with the Ogun State police commissioner citing a burst tyre and the Federal Road Safety Corps pointing to excessive speed during an overtaking attempt.
- Road safety officials reported five adult males were involved as rescue teams responded within minutes, while Nigeria’s president and state governments offered condolences and health updates.