At a Glance
> At a Glance
> – Anthony Joshua was in a car crash in Nigeria that killed two passengers.
> – Ambulances were sent to the scene.
> – He was taken to an undisclosed hospital.
> – Why it matters: The incident involves a former world heavyweight champion and raises questions about road safety in Nigeria.
A car crash involving Nigerian-British boxer Anthony Joshua on Monday in Lagos state killed two other passengers and left the champion injured.
Accident Details
The collision occurred on a major thoroughfare linking Ogun state to Lagos. Preliminary investigations by the Federal Road Safety Corps say the vehicle was traveling beyond the legally prescribed speed limit during an overtaking manoeuvre and lost control, crashing into a stationary truck.
- Speed limit exceeded
- Overtaking manoeuvre
- Collision with stationary truck
Medical Status
Ambulances were dispatched to the crash site and Anthony Joshua was transferred to an undisclosed hospital. He is receiving treatment for his injuries.
Lanre Ogunlowo, the commissioner of police for Ogun state, told News Of Los Angeles:
> “Anthony Joshua is in an undisclosed hospital being treated for his injuries,” Lanre Ogunlowo, the commissioner of police for Ogun state, told News Of Los Angeles.
Background
Joshua, who has Nigerian parents and attended boarding school in Nigeria at age 11, had recently beaten YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in Miami nine days earlier. He is preparing for a potential fight with fellow Briton Tyson Fury in 2026.
Key Takeaways
- Anthony Joshua was involved in a fatal crash that killed two passengers.
- He was taken to an undisclosed hospital after ambulances were sent.
- The crash happened on a major Lagos-Ogun thoroughfare while the vehicle was speeding and overtaking.
The incident underscores the risks faced by high-profile figures on Nigerian roads and highlights the need for stricter enforcement of speed limits.
