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Boxing star Anthony Joshua: life-threatening accident with tragic result!
Anthony Joshua was involved in a serious road accident in Nigeria in which two people died. Joshua suffered minor injuries.
Boxing star Anthony Joshua: life-threatening accident with tragic result!
Anthony Joshua, the British boxing superstar, was involved in a serious road accident that occurred in Makun, Ogun State, Nigeria on Monday morning. In the tragic incident, two people lost their lives while Joshua escaped with minor injuries. The boxing champion, who often displays the Nigerian flag, was traveling in a black Lexus SUV when it collided with a stationary truck.
A total of four people were in the vehicle at the time of the accident. Two of the occupants, identified as male foreign nationals, died at the scene. After the incident, Joshua was taken to a hospital where he was treated. According to reports, the 36-year-old appeared in a badly damaged vehicle with his face distorted in pain.
Circumstances of the accident and investigation
Statements from an eyewitness revealed that the accident occurred near a petrol station and Sagamu junction on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Preliminary findings from the Nigerian Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) indicate that the Lexus may have been driving over the speed limit and lost control while attempting to overtake. According to the FRSC, excessive speed and improper overtaking are leading causes of fatal road accidents in Nigeria.
The Ogun State Police Command has launched an investigation to establish the exact circumstances of the accident. Joshua, who attended a boarding school in Ikenne, about 50 miles from the scene of the accident, had previously recorded a significant win against Jake Paul on December 19, marking his return to the boxing ring after a 14-month break.
Statistical background on traffic accidents in Nigeria
The tragic incident adds to worrying statistics. There were a total of 2,967 road accidents in Nigeria in the second quarter of 2023, an increase of 8.56% compared to the first quarter. There were 756 fatal cases and 1,919 serious injuries.
| Statistics on road accidents in Nigeria | |
|---|---|
| Total number of accidents | 2,967 |
| Fatal accidents | 756 |
| Serious accidents | 1,919 |
Anthony Joshua's accident sheds light on the dangers lurking on Nigeria's roads. Joshua is expected to face Tyson Fury in 2026 after recovering from injuries. Amid the pictures and reports about his condition, the sadness for the two people who died in the accident does not go unmentioned.