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Anthony Joshua Survives Nigeria Car Crash That Killed Two Trainers

Road-safety officials suspect excessive speed during an overtake, with a formal investigation underway.

Overview

  • Matchroom Boxing confirmed the victims as trainers Sina Gami and Latif Adoyele, who were close friends of Joshua and worked on his strength and conditioning.
  • The Lexus carrying Joshua struck a stationary truck on the LagosIbadan expressway near Makun, with the two front-seat passengers dying at the scene.
  • Joshua was seated in the rear, sustained minor injuries, and remains in stable condition as medical evaluations continue.
  • BBC reporting, citing Nigeria’s Federal Road Safety Corps, says the driver likely exceeded speed during an overtake and lost control before the collision.
  • President Bola Tinubu offered condolences and spoke with Joshua by phone, as local reports noted the boxer is receiving treatment at a private Lagos hospital after reporting leg pain.