British heavyweight boxing star Anthony Joshua has reportedly been involved in a serious road traffic accident in Nigeria that resulted in two fatalities.
Details of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Collision
The incident occurred on the busy Lagos-Ibadan expressway, near the area of Makun in Ogun State. According to local reports from sources including Premium Times Nigeria, the collision involved a Lexus Jeep, understood to be the vehicle carrying the 36-year-old former world champion, and another car.
The crash took place just days after Joshua's high-profile, multi-million-pound boxing match against YouTuber-turned-fighter Jake Paul, which was streamed globally on Netflix.
Injuries and Tragic Fatalities
Early reports from eyewitnesses at the scene suggest that Anthony Joshua sustained only minor injuries in the impact. However, the accident had a devastating outcome for others involved.
Tragically, it is believed that two other people lost their lives as a result of the collision. Local authorities have confirmed that investigations into the precise cause of the crash are now ongoing.
Social Media and Ongoing Investigation
Images from the accident scene have been circulated on social media platforms, offering a first glimpse of the aftermath. BirminghamLive has reviewed these photographs, which show emergency services at the location.
The focus for Nigerian officials is now on determining the factors that led to this fatal incident on one of the country's major roadways. No further official statement has been released regarding Joshua's current condition or the identity of the other victims.
