World heavyweight boxing star Anthony Joshua was involved in a serious car accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State earlier today, local reports and eyewitness accounts confirm. Two people have been reported dead at the scene, while Joshua sustained only minor injuries and is currently stable.
This incident has sparked major reactions on social media and Nigerian news platforms as fans and observers follow developments involving the British-Nigerian fighter.
According to eyewitnesses and local reports, the crash took place shortly after 11 a.m. on the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway near Makun, close to the Sagamu Interchange in Ogun State.
The Lexus SUV carrying Joshua, reportedly with registration number KRD 850 HN, collided with a stationary truck under circumstances that remain under investigation by authorities.
Emergency responders and bystanders were the first to reach the scene, assisting with rescue efforts and helping to manage traffic along the busy artery.
Police and traffic officials have confirmed that Anthony Joshua received minor injuries and was able to leave the wreckage with help from responders before being taken for medical evaluation.
Tragically, two people died at the crash site, according to multiple eyewitness accounts and reports from local news outlets.
Details about the victims have not yet been released, and authorities are continuing their investigation into both the cause of the crash and the identities of those who died.
At 36 years old, Anthony Joshua is one of the most recognized figures in boxing, known for his two-time world heavyweight championships and Olympic gold medal performance. The fighter has a strong connection to Nigeria due to his family roots in Sagamu, Ogun State, which partly explains his presence in the country during this period.
This crash comes just days after Joshua’s highly publicized knockout win over Jake Paul in Miami, a bout that drew massive global viewership on streaming platforms and renewed discussions about his next career steps.