Anthony Joshua was involved in a serious road traffic accident in Nigeria that reportedly claimed the lives of two people close to him, while he survived and was taken to hospital in stable condition.
The incident (what we know so far)
Multiple reports say the crash happened along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, around the Makun/Sagamu axis in Ogun State.
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According to Nigeria’s Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Ogun Sector Command (as reported by TVC News), the accident involved two vehicles near Sinoma (Sagamu area) and affected five people in total. The FRSC account says:
Two people died
Two people were rescued unharmed
Anthony Joshua sustained injuries and was taken to a hospital by his security team
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What caused the crash?
This is where details vary depending on the source:
One report describes the crash as happening after a suspected high-speed tyre burst, with the vehicle losing control and hitting a stationary truck.
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The FRSC account (as reported) attributes the crash to overspeeding and wrongful overtaking, saying the driver overtook from the right-hand side and rammed into a stationary vehicle.
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So the consistent point is: a loss of control on the expressway and a collision with a stationary vehicle/truck, but the exact trigger (tyre burst vs dangerous overtaking) is described differently in early reporting.
The tragic losses reported
The Guardian reported that the crash claimed the lives of Sina Ghami (Joshua’s strength and conditioning coach) and Kevin Latif Ayodele (reported as his personal trainer), describing them as long-time members of his team.
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Joshua’s condition after the crash
Reports say Joshua survived the accident and was hospitalized in Lagos in stable condition.
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Why this story hit people hard
Even for someone as strong and disciplined as a heavyweight champion, moments like this remind us: life can change in seconds. This isn’t just celebrity news — it’s a real-world warning about road safety, speed, and the unpredictable nature of travel.
For fans, it’s also emotional because Joshua is not only a fighter in the ring — he’s become a symbol of resilience for many young people in Nigeria, the UK, and across the world.
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