World heavyweight boxing star Anthony Joshua was involved in a serious road traffic accident on Monday morning in Ogun State, resulting in the reported deaths of two occupants of the vehicle conveying him.
The crash occurred at about 11:00 a.m. in the Makun area, along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, near Danco Filling Station, shortly before the Sagamu Interchange. Eyewitness accounts indicate that the Lexus Sports Utility Vehicle in which Joshua was travelling collided with a stationary truck parked by the roadside.
The vehicle, bearing registration number KR**50 HN, was said to be carrying four occupants at the time of the incident. Joshua was reportedly seated at the rear of the vehicle, directly behind the driver. Two passengers, one seated beside him and another in the front seat, were confirmed dead at the scene.
An eyewitness, Adeniyi Orojo, who took part in the initial rescue efforts, said the impact was severe and the scene immediately became chaotic. He explained that he assisted in calling for help and managing the situation until officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps arrived to take control.
The accident reportedly involved a two-vehicle convoy, with Joshua’s security detail travelling in a second vehicle behind the Lexus. Rescue efforts began almost immediately after the collision, with emergency responders working to secure the area and attend to the injured.
News of the incident has triggered widespread concern on social media, particularly among fans and members of the sporting community, as questions continue to trail the condition of the boxer.
Attempts to reach the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps spokesperson, TRACE Commandant Akinbiyi Babatunde, were unsuccessful as of press time. However, the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed that the crash occurred and stated that further details would be made available after preliminary investigations.
As of the time of filing this report, there has been no official statement on Anthony Joshua’s medical condition. Authorities are continuing investigations to determine the exact cause of the crash, with more updates expected in the coming hours.
