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Anthony Joshua involved in Nigeria road crash that kills two

## Incident Report on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Incident Report on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

On Monday morning, a road accident occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway involving a vehicle carrying British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua and four other passengers. The incident resulted in two fatalities.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) reported that a Lexus Jeep, traveling at high speed, lost control while overtaking and collided with a stationary truck on the roadside. Two individuals died at the scene, while Anthony Joshua sustained minor injuries and is in stable condition.

Excessive speed is suspected to be the cause of the crash. A formal investigation has been launched by road safety officials. The Ogun State Police Command confirmed the incident and is conducting further inquiries to ascertain the precise circumstances surrounding the accident.

On Monday morning, a road accident occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway involving a vehicle carrying British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua and four other passengers.
Kwame Osei · The African Herald

Anthony Joshua, aged 36, was seated in the back of the Lexus at the time of the accident. An eyewitness reported that a separate vehicle carrying Joshua's security detail was traveling behind.

For more updates, authorities will release additional information following the completion of the investigation.

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Based on reporting by Africanews.

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