Footage has surfaced showing Anthony Joshua exiting a vehicle involved in a crash that resulted in the deaths of two individuals in Nigeria. Reports indicate that the former heavyweight champion was a passenger in a Jeep that collided with a stationary truck on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway in Nigeria, where his parents are from. This incident occurred shortly after Joshua’s recent victory over Jake Paul in a boxing match.
According to local news sources, Joshua was sitting in the back seat of the vehicle and sustained minor injuries. He has been transported to a hospital, and authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the accident.
Eyewitnesses rushed to assist Joshua and others at the scene, with video footage showing him being helped out of the vehicle. The reports suggest that the crash occurred when the vehicle veered into the stationary truck due to a tire burst and subsequent loss of control.
Eyewitnesses, including Adeniyi Orojo, recounted the events to Punch Newspaper, detailing the involvement of two SUVs in the convoy with Joshua seated in one of them. Tragically, two occupants of the vehicle lost their lives in the crash.
Eddie Hearn, Joshua’s promoter, confirmed that Joshua was safe and en route to the hospital following the crash, although further details were not immediately available.
This incident comes just before the start of the new year, as Joshua hinted at significant upcoming plans, including rekindling his rivalry with Tyson Fury. In a recent Instagram post, Joshua expressed gratitude for the support received in his recent fight and teased exciting developments in the New Year.