World-renowned Nigerian-British boxer Anthony Joshua was involved in a serious road traffic accident on Monday, December 29, 2025, along the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Makun, Ogun State.
According to multiple eyewitness accounts, the vehicle transporting the former two-time heavyweight world champion collided with a stationary truck near the Sagamu interchange on the expressway shortly after 11:00 a.m. local time.
Emergency responders, including officials from the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), arrived at the scene to manage traffic and assist in rescue operations. Eyewitnesses report that two occupants of a vehicle involved in the crash were pronounced dead at the scene.
Joshua, 36, who has been spending time in Nigeria during the festive period, was reportedly rescued from the wreckage and is said to have sustained only minor injuries, according to sources at the scene.
Details regarding the exact cause of the collision remain unclear as authorities continue their investigations. Officials are yet to release a formal statement, and it is not known whether speed, road conditions, or any other factor contributed to the crash.
The tragic incident has prompted an outpouring of reactions on social media, with fans and well-wishers expressing concern for the boxer’s health and condolences to the families of those who lost their lives.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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