Anthony Joshua has been hospitalized after being involved in a car crash in Nigeria that left two people dead. The 36-year-old heavyweight was riding in a Lexus SUV when it collided with what authorities described as a stationary red commercial truck. The incident occurred at around 11 a.m. local time on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway near Sagamu, a town closely connected to Joshua’s family.
According to the Police, Joshua sustained minor injuries and was taken to the hospital for medical attention, while two other passengers were found dead at the scene.
Police later said the crash was caused by a burst tire on the vehicle carrying Joshua, which led the driver to lose control and swerve into the parked truck. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation, and officials say more details will be released as information becomes available.
Witness Adeniyi Orojo said Joshua was traveling in a two-vehicle convoy and was seated behind the driver. “The passenger beside the driver and the person beside Joshua died on the spot,” he said. Police confirmed the same toll, noting both passengers “lost their lives at the scene.” Emergency responders arrived within minutes.
Joshua had been holidaying in Africa following his sixth-round knockout win over Jake Paul in Miami less than two weeks ago. A representative for the boxer said early indications suggested Joshua was OK, while his promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed he was awaiting more details but was relieved by initial reports that Joshua appeared to have avoided serious injury.
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