Anthony Joshua crash police give major update on when vehicle 'lost control'

Anthony Joshua was involved in a fatal car accident in Nigeria that has killed two people with officials issuing a big update, while the British boxer escaped with minor injuries

A telling update on the potential cause of the fatal car accident that injured Anthony Joshua and killed two others has emerged. The Federal Road Safety Corps in Nigeria have stated that the Lexus Jeep that crashed was travelling at "beyond the legally prescribed speed limit".

The road traffic collision occurred in Nigeria on Monday morning with two dead and road safety officials in Nigeria have confirmed that five adult males, including Joshua, were involved in the crash.

The full statement from the Federal Road Safety Corps read: "The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) wishes to confirm a fatal road traffic crash that occurred today Monday, 29 December 2025, along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway around the Sinoma area near Sagamu, Ogun State, involving a Lexus Jeep conveying world-renowned boxer, Anthony Joshua, and a stationary truck.

"Preliminary reports from the Ogun Sector Command indicate that the crash occurred at about 1200HRS and was promptly reported to the Corps. FRSC operatives arrived at the scene within three (3) minutes of notification, enabling swift rescue operations.

"The incident involved two vehicles: a black Lexus Jeep with registration number KRD 850 HN (private) and a stationary red commercial Sinotruck with unknown registration number. A total of five adult males were involved in the crash.

"Two persons sadly lost their lives, one sustained injuries, while two others escaped unhurt. Anthony Joshua was rescued alive and sustained minor injuries.

"The injured victim was evacuated for medical attention, while the remains of the deceased were conveyed to Livewell Morgue, Ajaka, Sagamu.

"The Nigeria Police Motor Traffic Division (MTD) was duly notified for further investigation and necessary documentation."

They also added: "To this end, the Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, Shehu Mohammed on behalf of the entire Management and staff of the Federal Road Safety Corps extend heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased and wish the injured victim, Anthony Joshua a speedy recovery."

A unnamed relative of the 36-year-old has spoken to the BBC. "We are hoping for his speedy recovery and also the people who passed away - I pray for the departed to rest in peace," the relative says.

It was confirmed that Joshua was travelling from Lagos to the family home. They added: "He’s normally coming around for the new year. We haven’t seen him so we were expecting him."

Joshua had recently defeated influencer Jake Paul in Miami and was preparing for a big 2026 after spending the final days of this year in Nigeira.

He wrote to Instagram earlier this month: "A massive shoutout to the 33 million of you who tuned in to support me, Jake, and everyone on the undercard, and thank you to those who prayed for me during fight week.

"Enjoy the festive break if you’re celebrating, and have a blessed week if you’re not. Big things coming in the New Year, so stay tuned. We are all one under God’s eyes. God bless. Rastafari."