Anthony Joshua released from Lagos hospital after road crash
## Incident Report: Anthony Joshua's Road Accident in Nigeria
Incident Report: Anthony Joshua's Road Accident in Nigeria
British boxer Anthony Joshua has been released from the hospital on Wed, Dec 31, 2025, as confirmed by Nigerian authorities. Following a road accident near Lagos on Mon, Dec 29, 2025, which resulted in the deaths of two of his associates, Joshua received medical observation for minor injuries at a Lagos hospital.
The accident occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, a significant route connecting Ogun state to Lagos, at approximately 11 a.m. local time. Preliminary investigations suggest that speeding and a flat tire were contributing factors to the incident.
The Lagos state commissioner for information, Gbenga Omotoso, announced Joshua's discharge from the hospital on Wed, Dec 31, 2025. Joshua is now deemed clinically fit to continue his recovery at home.
British boxer Anthony Joshua has been released from the hospital on Wed, Dec 31, 2025, as confirmed by Nigerian authorities.
Among those who perished in the crash were Joshua's strength and conditioning coach, Sina Ghami, and his trainer, Latif Ayodele. Their bodies were scheduled for repatriation to the United Kingdom on Wed evening.
Joshua, accompanied by his mother, paid respects at a Lagos funeral home for his deceased associates. The investigation into the accident continues, with a focus on potential legal actions concerning the incident's causes.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
