British heavyweight boxing star Anthony Joshua has been injured in a automotive crash in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two folks, in line with Nigerian authorities.
The accident occurred on Monday morning alongside the Ogun–Lagos (Lagos–Ibadan) expressway, one of many nation’s busiest routes.
Anthony Joshua, 36, who has household roots in Sagamu, Ogun State, was travelling in a Lexus Jeep that collided with a stationary truck parked on the facet of the highway.
What authorities say
Nigeria’s Federal Highway Security Corps (FRSC) confirmed that 5 grownup males have been concerned within the crash.
Two folks died on the scene, two others escaped unhurt, whereas Joshua was “rescued alive and sustained minor accidents”. He was taken for “medical consideration”.
FRSC officers stated preliminary investigations recommend the Lexus was travelling above the legally prescribed velocity restrict and misplaced management whereas trying to overhaul, earlier than crashing into the truck.
Pictures launched by the FRSC present a wrecked automotive, a dented truck, and particles scattered throughout the roadway.
Police investigation underneath means
The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the fatalities and stated an investigation has been ordered to find out the total circumstances of the crash.
Authorities haven’t but launched the identities of the 2 individuals who died.
Native police commissioner Lanre Ogunlowo stated officers are nonetheless gathering particulars, whereas the Divisional Police Officer in Sagamu, Ode Fredrick, confirmed police are verifying data with the hospital.
Images and movies circulating on social media present Joshua sitting behind a broken car, surrounded by damaged glass, and showing in discomfort as he exits the wreckage.
Anthony Joshua had shared a video on Instagram simply hours earlier than the crash, exhibiting him enjoying desk tennis, throughout what seems to be a go to to Nigeria following his current struggle with Jake Paul on 19 December.
Officers say additional particulars might be launched as soon as investigations progress, together with affirmation of how the victims have been travelling and whether or not extra components contributed to the crash.
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