British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has been hurt in a car crash in Nigeria that killed two other people. The 36-year-old former world champion was a passenger in a black SUV that collided with a stationary truck on the busy Ogun–Lagos Expressway near Lagos.
Photos from the scene showed Joshua being helped from the wrecked vehicle. Five adult men were involved in the crash: two died, two escaped unharmed, and Joshua was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
Preliminary investigations suggest the SUV may have been travelling over the speed limit and lost control while attempting to overtake another vehicle. Nigerian authorities have launched an official investigation into the collision.
Joshua, who has family roots in Sagamu, Ogun State, had been in Nigeria following his knockout win over Jake Paul on 19 December. He was travelling to join relatives for New Year celebrations when the crash occurred. His family described the news as a “shock” and are praying for his speedy recovery.
