Two dead as Anthony Joshua involved in accident in Nigeria
by Gabs · MyNewsGh.comBritish heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua was involved in a fatal road accident in Nigeria that left two people dead and sent the fighter to hospital with minor injuries.
The crash occurred along the Lagos–Ibadan expressway near the Sagamu Interchange as Joshua, 36, was travelling from Lagos toward his family home.
Road safety officials confirmed that five adult males were involved in the incident.
Two people died at the scene, two others escaped unhurt, while Joshua sustained minor injuries and was taken to hospital for medical attention.
Images from the scene showed the boxer being assisted from the damaged vehicle following the collision with a stationary truck.
The Federal Road Safety Corps said preliminary investigations indicated excessive speed and improper overtaking.
“The Lexus Jeep, suspected to be travelling beyond the prescribed speed limit, lost control during an overtaking manoeuvre and crashed into a stationary truck parked by the roadside,” the agency said in a statement posted on X.
Matchroom chairman and Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, confirmed he was aware of the incident and said the boxer was taken to hospital and was “OK.”
A family member later told the BBC the crash had left relatives “shocked,” adding that they had been expecting Joshua to visit for the New Year.
“We are hoping for his speedy recovery, and for the people who passed away, I pray they rest in peace,” the relative said.
Joshua was reportedly travelling in a two-car convoy with a security vehicle at the time of the accident.
Source: MyNewsGh.com
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