Anthony Joshua injured in deadly car crash in Nigeria

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffDecember 29, 2025 at 02:30 PM

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British former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was involved in a car accident in Ogun State, Nigeria on Monday, December 29, 2025, that resulted in two fatalities. Joshua, 36, sustained minor injuries and is receiving medical attention. The accident occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway when the vehicle he was traveling in, a Lexus SUV, collided with a stationary truck. Preliminary investigations suggest the vehicle was speeding and lost control during an overtaking maneuver. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.

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Olusegun Ogungbemide 30% Adeniyi Orojo 30% Oluseyi Babaseyi 40% Federal Road Safety Corps 40% Lagos 50% Ogun State ×370% Nigeria ×280% Anthony Joshua ×7100%

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