The Governments of Ogun and Lagos States have confirmed that Anthony Joshua, the British-Nigerian two-time unified world heavyweight boxing champion, was involved in a serious road traffic accident earlier today on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
The collision occurred when the vehicle transporting Joshua and his team struck a stationary truck, resulting in the tragic deaths of two individuals.
In a joint statement released to the public, the state governments expressed their deep condolences to the families affected by the incident.
“We sympathize with the families of those involved in the accident and pray that God grants them the strength to get through this difficult time,” the statement read.
Following the accident, Joshua and another passenger were promptly transported to a specialized medical facility in Lagos for treatment.
Medical assessments performed on both individuals have confirmed that they are stable and do not require any emergency interventions at this time.
A dedicated medical team has been assembled to monitor their conditions closely.
Joshua has been communicating with his family and is reportedly in good spirits under the circumstances.
The Ogun and Lagos State governments are closely monitoring the situation to ensure that Joshua and the other injured passenger receive optimal medical care.
Additionally, they have initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash to gain further insight into the incident.
As public concern grows, the governments have requested privacy for Anthony Joshua and his family while they navigate the aftermath of this unfortunate event.
The boxing community, as well as fans worldwide, are rallying in support of Joshua during this challenging time, awaiting further updates on his recovery.
