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Two Killed as Vehicle Carrying Anthony Joshua Crashes on Ogun–Lagos Highway

Authorities in Ogun State have opened an inquiry into a suspected high-speed overtaking crash with a parked truck.

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Overview

  • Police say the 36-year-old boxer was taken to hospital with minor injuries and is stable.
  • The collision occurred around 11:00 a.m. local time on the route linking Ogun and Lagos, with Joshua riding in the back seat.
  • Nigeria’s Federal Road Safety Corps reported the SUV apparently sped, lost control during an overtaking maneuver, and struck a parked truck.
  • Ogun State Police have launched a standard investigation, and no charges or final findings have been announced.
  • Two victims died at the scene and have not been publicly identified, with the governor’s office describing them as foreign nationals, and videos show Joshua’s rescue from the vehicle.