""The Ogun State Police Command confirms that world-renowned boxer, Anthony Joshua, was involved in a road traffic accident at about 11am in Makun, Ogun State. The vehicle conveying Mr Joshua, a Lexus SUV, was involved in the accident under circumstances that are currently being investigated. Joshua, seated in the rear of the vehicle, sustained minor injuries and is receiving medical attention with another injured person. Tragically, two other passengers in the vehicle lost their lives at the scene. Further updates on the incident will be communicated as investigation progresses.""
"The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Nigeria posted several pictures of the crash scene on X, revealing preliminary findings suggested a Lexus SUV "was suspected to be travelling beyond the legally prescribed speed limit". The FRSC added the car lost control during "an overtaking manoeuvre" and crashed into a stationary truck by the side of the road."
"Following a 15-month boxing layoff, Joshua broke Paul's jaw in two places en route to victory in a contest broadcast by streaming giants Netflix, drawing a global audience of 33 million viewers. After a 29th win in 33 professional contests, Joshua called out British rival Tyson Fury, who is currently retired, for a long-awaited bout in 2026."
Anthony Joshua was involved in a road traffic accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway at about 11am in Makun, Ogun State while on holiday. The Lexus SUV carrying Joshua lost control and crashed into a stationary truck after an overtaking manoeuvre, according to FRSC preliminary findings that suggested excess speed. Joshua, who was seated in the rear, sustained minor injuries and is receiving medical attention; another occupant was injured. Two other passengers in the vehicle died at the scene. Joshua had returned from a sixth-round knockout victory over Jake Paul less than two weeks earlier.
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