By FOLORUNSHO ATTA
World-renowned boxer, Anthony Joshua was involved in a road accident today in Makun, Ogun State.
Eyewitnesses report that the incident occurred along a busy highway of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.
The vehicle carrying Joshua, a Lexus Jeep with the number plate, KRD 850 HN, reportedly collided with a stationary truck under circumstances that are still being investigated.
Corroborating the report, the Ogun State Police Command confirms the accident in which the world-renowned boxer, Anthony Joshua, was involved today, Monday, December 29, 2025, at about 11:00 am, in Makun, Ogun State.
A release signed by the State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirming the report said the vehicle conveying Anthony Joshua, a Lexus SUV, was involved in the accident under circumstances that are currently being investigated. He was seated in the rear of the vehicle, sustained minor injuries and receiving medical attention.
It further stated that "tragically, two other passengers in the vehicle lost their lives at the scene. The deceased have been conveyed to Livewell Hospital Morgue, Sagamu.
The incident occurred along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, just before Danco Filling Station, near the Sagamu Interchange on the Ibadan-bound axis.
"The Ogun State Police Command extends heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased and assures the public that a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident has commenced.
Thecaveat.com.ng reports that fans have flooded social media with messages of concern, while local authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash.
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