At a Glance
- Anthony Joshua involved in fatal crash in Nigeria that killed two passengers.
- Preliminary findings suggest vehicle was speeding and lost control during overtaking.
- Ambulances dispatched; Joshua is hospitalized and injuries status unclear.
- Why it matters: The incident involves a high-profile athlete and raises road safety concerns in Nigeria.
On Monday, Nigerian-British boxer Anthony Joshua was involved in a car crash that claimed the lives of two passengers. The incident took place on a major thoroughfare linking Ogun state to Lagos. Ambulances were dispatched and Joshua has been transferred to an undisclosed hospital.
Accident Details
The Lagos state commissioner for information, Gbenga Omotoso, confirmed the accident in a post on X, adding that the government had sent ambulances to the crash site.
Gbenga Omotoso stated:
> “The government has dispatched ambulances to the crash site.”
Local media reports say the boxer has been transferred to a hospital.
- Vehicle was traveling beyond the legally prescribed speed limit.
- Lost control during an overtaking manoeuvre.
- Crashed into a stationary truck packed by the side of the road.
Lanre Ogunlowo stated:
> “Anthony Joshua is in an undisclosed hospital being treated for his injuries.”
Investigation Findings
According to a statement by Olusegun Ogungbemide, spokesperson for the Federal Road Safety Corps, preliminary investigations indicate the vehicle was traveling beyond the legally prescribed speed limit on the corridor, lost control during an overtaking manoeuvre and crashed into a stationary truck well packed by the side of the road.
Olusegun Ogungbemide stated:
> “Preliminary investigations indicate the vehicle was traveling beyond the legally prescribed speed limit on the corridor, lost control during an overtaking manoeuvre and crashed into a stationary truck well packed by the side of the road.”
| Event | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Accident | Monday | Ogun-Lagos corridor |
| Joshua’s fight vs. Jake Paul | 9 days earlier | Miami |
| Joshua’s upcoming talk with Tyson Fury | 2026 | TBD |
The accident occurred on a major thoroughfare linking Ogun state, a nearby city, to Lagos, the country’s economic center.
Key Takeaways
- Anthony Joshua is hospitalized; injuries status unknown.
- Two passengers died in the crash.
- Speed limit violation cited in preliminary investigation.
The incident underscores the risks athletes face off the field and highlights ongoing road safety concerns in Nigeria.
