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British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua was involved in a serious car crash in Ogun State, Nigeria, that resulted in the deaths of two people, according to local reports. The accident occurred on the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway near a petrol station, where eyewitnesses said Joshua was a passenger when the collision happened. He reportedly sustained minor injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment, according to Reuters and India Times.
Local police confirmed that Joshua's vehicle collided with a stationary truck on the expressway, which is notorious for accidents. According to a witness, Joshua was seated behind the driver, and the other fatalities were both passengers in the vehicle, South China Morning Post reported. Images from the scene depict Joshua with broken glass around him, indicating the severity of the crash, according to Channel News Asia and Africa News.
This incident has caused shock among fans, especially since it follows Joshua's recent victory on December 19 over YouTuber Jake Paul, marking a significant return to boxing after a hiatus. His promoter has expressed concern but noted that Joshua appears to be in stable condition, as reported by CBS News and India Times.