Boxer Anthony Joshua has been concerned in a deadly automotive crash, with the Brit hospitalised.
Anthony Joshua posts desk tennis video hours earlier than crash
The Federal Highway Security Corps in Nigeria has revealed the reason for a deadly crash involving two-time heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua on Monday. Earlier at present, it was reported that Joshua had been taken to hospital with minor accidents following a collision in Makun, roughly 30 miles from Lagos. It has additionally been confirmed that two different people tragically misplaced their lives within the incident.
Officers have now shared their preliminary findings relating to the crash, which concerned a black Lexus SUV, through which Joshua was a passenger, and a stationary lorry. In a press release, the FRSC stated: “Preliminary reviews from the Ogun Sector Command point out that the crash occurred at about 1200HRS and was promptly reported to the Corps. FRSC operatives arrived on the scene inside three (3) minutes of notification, enabling swift rescue operations, evacuation of victims, efficient site visitors management, and prevention of secondary crashes.
“The incident concerned two automobiles: a black Lexus Jeep and a stationary crimson industrial Sinotruck with unknown registration quantity. A complete of 5 grownup males have been concerned within the crash.
“Two individuals sadly misplaced their lives, one sustained accidents, whereas two others escaped unharmed. Anthony Joshua was rescued alive and sustained minor accidents.
“The injured sufferer was evacuated for medical consideration, whereas the stays of the deceased have been conveyed to Livewell Morgue, Ajaka, Sagamu. The Nigeria Police Motor Visitors Division (MTD) was duly notified for additional investigation and vital documentation.
“Preliminary findings point out that the Lexus Jeep, which was suspected to be travelling past the legally prescribed velocity restrict on the hall, misplaced management throughout an overtaking manoeuvre and crashed right into a stationary truck properly packed by the facet of the highway.”
An SUV carrying Anthony Joshua collided with a stationary truck (Picture: X / FRSC)
Footage circulating on social media following the incident captured Joshua in seen misery as he was helped from the wreckage. The clips additionally reveal that the 36-year-old was seated within the rear of the SUV, which was transporting 4 different grownup males on the time.
In accordance with the FRSC, 5 people have been concerned within the collision, with two declared useless on the scene. Joshua was rushed to hospital for remedy, while the remaining two passengers escaped with out damage.
Ogun State Police additionally launched a press release, which learn: “Anthony Joshua was concerned in a highway site visitors accident at present – Monday December 29, 2025, at about 11am, in Makun, Ogun State. The incident occurred alongside the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, simply earlier than Danco Filling Station, close to the Sagamu Interchange on the Ibadan-bound axis.
“The automobile conveying Anthony Joshua, a Lexus SUV, was concerned within the accident beneath circumstances which might be at the moment being investigated. He was seated within the rear of the automobile, sustained minor accidents and receiving medical consideration.
“Tragically, two different passengers within the automobile misplaced their lives on the scene. The deceased have been conveyed to Livewell Hospital Morgue, Sagamu.
“The Ogun State Police Command extends heartfelt condolences to the households of the deceased and assures the general public {that a} thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident has commenced. Additional updates on the incident shall be communicated as investigation progresses.”
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