The governments of Ogun and Lagos states have confirmed that British-Nigerian two-time unified world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, was involved in a road traffic accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Monday.
According to an official statement jointly issued by the Ogun State Special Adviser on Information, Mr. Kayode Akinmade, and the Lagos State Commissioner for Information, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, the vehicle conveying Anthony Joshua and three other persons ran into a stationary truck.
The accident reportedly resulted in two fatalities, while Anthony Joshua and another passenger sustained injuries.
The statement disclosed that Joshua and the surviving passenger were immediately evacuated to a specialised medical facility in Lagos, where they underwent several clinical assessments.
“Doctors have confirmed that both patients are stable and do not require any emergency interventions at this time,” the statement said, adding that a comprehensive medical team has been assembled to continue monitoring their condition closely.
It was further revealed that Anthony Joshua is responding well to treatment and has been communicating with members of his family.
The governments of both states expressed sympathy to the families of those who lost their lives in the crash, praying for strength and comfort for them during the difficult period.
They also assured the public that the situation is being closely monitored to ensure the injured receive the best possible medical care, while investigations have commenced to determine the circumstances surrounding the accident.
The statement concluded with an appeal to the public to respect the privacy of Anthony Joshua and his family as he continues his recovery.
