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Two Dead in Nigeria Crash Involving Anthony Joshua, Who Suffered Minor Injuries

Eyewitness video drove early reports from the busy Lagos–Ibadan corridor.

Overview

  • The collision occurred around 11 a.m. local time near Makun on the Lagos–Ibadan highway.
  • A Lexus carrying the former heavyweight champion struck a parked truck, and two people were declared dead at the scene.
  • Images from the scene showed Joshua shirtless and dazed, with on-site reports describing his injuries as minor.
  • An eyewitness said Joshua was traveling in a two-vehicle convoy with security following, and Federal Road Safety Corps personnel arrived within minutes.
  • Joshua’s representatives had not issued a public statement, while his promoter told media he appears okay based on videos and a police source confirmed his involvement.