The British former heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, 36, has been injured in a car crash in Nigeria.
Joshua was a passenger sat in the back of a black Lexus when it hit a stationary truck, he suffered minor injuries and was taken to hospital, the police said that two people had died.
According to the Nigerian federal road safety corps (FRSC), said the accident happened on the Lago-Ibadan Expressway in Makun, some 30 miles from the city of Lagos.
The FRSC said it is suspected that the Lexus was “travelling beyond the legally prescribed limit,” it then “lost control” as it was overtaking prior to crashing into the truck.
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Writing on X the FRSC said, “The primary causes of the crash being excessive speed and wrongful overtaking constitute serious traffic violations and remain among the leading causes of fatal road crashes on Nigerian highways.”
They said that five adult men were involved in the crash, adding, “Two persons sadly lost their lives, one sustained injuries, while two others escaped unhurt.
“Anthony Joshua was rescued alive and sustained minor injuries.”
In a statement, the Federal Road Safety Corps said, “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.
“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.”
