World-renowned British-Nigerian boxer, Anthony Joshua, on Monday survived a fatal auto crash that claimed the lives of two passengers along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State.
The accident occurred at about 11:00am near Danco Filling Station, by the Sagamu Interchange, on the Ibadan-bound axis of the highway.
The Ogun State Police Command, in a statement on Monday, confirmed that Joshua was among the occupants of a Lexus SUV involved in the crash. The former heavyweight champion, who was said to be seated at the rear of the vehicle, reportedly sustained minor injuries and is receiving medical attention.
However, two other passengers in the vehicle died at the scene. Their remains have been deposited at the Livewell Hospital Morgue, Sagamu.
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babasayi, who signed the statement on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, said investigations had commenced to determine the circumstances surrounding the accident.
He said, “The Ogun State Police Command confirms that world-renowned boxer, Anthony Joshua, was involved in a road traffic accident today, Monday, December 29, 2025… Tragically, two other passengers in the vehicle lost their lives at the scene.”
The command also condoled with the families of the deceased and assured the public of a thorough probe into the incident.
Further details are expected as investigations progress.
